The day before you intend to bake...
Remove the dough from the freezer and place into a floured bowl to allow to defrost, this will happen in about an hour.
Once thawed, cover the bowl with a tea towel and rise for 8-12 hours at room temperature, until it increases in size by 1/3.
We like to take the bread out say 6pm in the evening and leave it to thaw and proof ready to bake the following morning.
Ready to bake...
Preheat your oven to 250°C.
Turn the dough onto a tray, into a tin or onto a hot baking stone. Score the top of the loaf and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Leave to set for 10-15 minutes at least, before slicing if you are wanting to serve the bread warm. Or leave to fully cool and slice away at your leisure.