Hi Lynn, thanks for your question. While you could consider using a proofing basket to let this dough rise, if you're proofing it overnight in the refrigerator, you'll want to use a very well-floured cloth to line the basket. (Check out an example of this in our blog about making Artisan Sourdough Bread Tips-2.) This will reduce the chances of the dough sticking to the basket. Also, be very careful when transferring the loaf from the basket to the Dutch oven, as this dough is going to be more prone to collapsing because of its high hydration. Such a wet dough also relies on the sides of the pan to help make it rise high, which is why we love using loaf pans for this. You may end up with a rather short loaf if you use a larger Dutch oven. If you decide to give it a try anyway, we wish you good luck and happy baking! Kye@KAF

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