According to Eric Rusch at Breadtopia, this technique from Cook’s Illustrated is as much worth trying as the totally no-knead technique that has become so popular. (In fact, his wife likes it better!)
Cook’s Illustrated Almost No-knead Bread, Part I

Cook’s Illustrated Almost No-knead Bread, Part II

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