Description
Sourdough bread is a delightful blend of simplicity and complexity, offering a crispy crust that hides a soft, tangy interior. This homemade version elevates any meal, whether it’s served with butter for breakfast or as the base for gourmet sandwiches. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this recipe will have your kitchen smelling heavenly and your taste buds dancing in delight.
Ingredients
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- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 350 grams filtered water
- 100 grams active sourdough starter
- 10 grams sea salt
Instructions
- Feed your active sourdough starter four hours before mixing.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, water, and starter; mix until no dry bits remain.
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes (autolyse).
- Add salt and mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
- Cover and let the dough rest at room temperature for four hours, stretching and folding every hour.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place seam-side up in a floured banneton. Let it proof for two hours or overnight in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside for half an hour. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg