I made a double batch - baked 1/2 that day, and put the second half in the refrigerator as suggested. The first loaf was amazing - very crusty with a soft center. I could have eaten the whole loaf with butter right then. 4 days later, i pulled the reserved dough from the fridge and left it out to rise most of the day while I was at work. It did not seem to rise at all this time. I let it rise another hour near the preheating oven (although my house is normally warm) and baked as instructed. This loaf - well, at best - was so disappointing! I had raved about the first loaf, and was planning on serving this for guests that night but no way. It did not rise and puff up at all, and took longer to cook than the first batch. I haven't thrown it away but consider it inedible. Maybe I'll toast it for breadcrumbs. I will make again, but never in advance.

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