Sourdough Bread
Sourdough bread is a delightful culinary adventure that fills your home with its irresistible aroma. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a beautifully crusty loaf with a tangy flavor and airy crumb, perfect for any meal. Whether you enjoy it fresh with butter, as toast topped with avocado, or crafted into gourmet sandwiches, this homemade sourdough will impress friends and family alike. Get ready to embark on your baking journey and experience the joy of creating your very own loaf of sourdough!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup active sourdough starter (240g)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g)
- 1 ½ cups room temperature water (375g)
- 2 tsp salt (10g)
Instructions
- Prepare your starter by feeding it 4-6 hours before baking until bubbly.
- In a large bowl, mix flour and water; add fed starter and stir until no dry flour remains.
- Sprinkle salt over the dough and mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth or use stretch-and-fold techniques.
- Place in a covered bowl to rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours, performing stretch-and-folds every hour.
- Once risen, shape the dough into your desired loaf form and let it proof for another 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside; transfer the loaf into the pot and bake for 30 minutes covered, then uncover and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg