Description
Sourdough bread is a type of bread made from naturally fermented dough. It has a distinct tangy flavor and a chewy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g bread flour
- 350ml water
- 100g sourdough starter
- 10g salt
Instructions
- Mix the flour and water in a bowl until combined.
- Add the sourdough starter and salt. Knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise for 4 hours at room temperature, folding every hour.
- Shape the dough and place it in a proofing basket.
- Let it proof for 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Transfer the dough to the hot Dutch oven and score the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on, then 15 minutes with the lid off.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Use bread flour for best results.
- Adjust hydration based on the flour type.
- Store leftovers in a paper bag.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sourdough bread, homemade bread, artisan bread