2-3tablespoonscornmeal, grits or polenta(uncooked)
Instructions
In a large bowl mix the flour, 1 cup water, starter and salt. The dough should be firm but sticky. If the dough is too stiff to mix add more water. Add more flour if it is runny.
Place dough in a warm draft free place to rise overnight. I like to put it in the unheated oven.
Punch down the dough and fold out on to a floured board. Sprinkle with ¾ cup blue cheese and fold a few times.
Form into a ball, and place on a large sheet of parchment paper. Cover with a towel.
Proof at least 3 hours. To speed things up a bit, turn oven on to the lowest heat and immediately turn it off. Slide the bread onto a baking sheet and put it in the oven to rise.
Remove bread from oven if you proofed it there. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Sprinkle the cornmeal into the bottom of a Dutch oven. Lift the parchment paper by the edges and lower the loaf into the Dutch oven. Cut an x on top and sprinkle on the remaining cheese.