📖 Instructions

1. First, let's activate your sourdough starter. If it's not already active, feed it 6-8 hours before beginning this recipe. This ensures it's bubbly and ready to work its magic. Trust me, a happy starter = happy bread!
2. Next, gather your ingredients. Make sure everything's at room temperature, especially your liquids. This will help it mix evenly. Also, it helps to have all your equipment ready before you start. Less scrambling around in the middle of things!
3. In the large mixing bowl, combine the flour, water, salt, and activated starter. You can use a stand mixer with a dough hook, but a good old wooden spoon works just fine. Mix until everything is well combined and you have a shaggy dough. It doesn't have to be perfect at this stage.
4. Now comes the fun part – kneading. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 8-10 minutes. It should become smooth and elastic. If it's too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time. If it feels too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time.
5. Shape your dough into a tight ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 4-6 hours, or until it doubles in size. This is where the magic happens, and if your kitchen is particularly chilly, you may need to give it a little longer. Don't be afraid to check on it!
6. While your dough is rising, prep the Thai green curry glaze. Gently heat the coconut milk, curry paste, honey, and lime juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly to prevent sticking. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
7. Gently punch down the risen dough to release the air. Lightly flour your work surface and shape the dough into a loaf. Place the loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. The parchment paper makes it really easy to transfer the bread to and from the oven, which is always a plus.
8. Brush the top of the loaf generously with the Thai green curry glaze. Make sure it's coated nicely. You'll want that delicious, flavorful glaze to sink in while it bakes!
9. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Once preheated, carefully place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. If the top starts browning too quickly, you can tent it with foil for the remaining baking time.
10. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. This step is important as it will allow the inside to finish cooking and the crust to crisp up. So, patience is key here, my friend! Enjoy!