Description
Discover the joy of baking with this simple sourdough bread recipe. Using just four basic ingredients, you’ll craft a crusty, golden loaf with a rich, tangy flavor. Perfect for beginners and ideal for sharing at any gathering, this recipe transforms your kitchen into a warm bakery, creating delicious memories with every slice.
Ingredients
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- 500g all-purpose flour
- 350g filtered water
- 100g active sourdough starter
- 10g sea salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix 500g flour, 350g water, and 100g sourdough starter until no dry spots remain. Cover and let rest for 1 hour.
- Sprinkle in 10g salt and fold the dough until fully incorporated.
- Cover the bowl and let it bulk ferment at room temperature for 4 hours, performing stretch-and-fold techniques every hour.
- Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a round loaf.
- Place in a floured proofing basket or bowl, cover, and let rise for 2 hours or overnight in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside for half an hour.
- Carefully transfer the dough to the hot pot, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on wire racks before slicing.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Experiment with flavors by adding herbs or cheese to the dough. Store bread at room temperature in a paper bag or freeze for longer freshness.