Description
A simple sourdough bread recipe that yields a crusty loaf with a soft interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g bread flour
- 350ml water
- 100g sourdough starter
- 10g salt
Instructions
- Mix the flour and water in a bowl until no dry flour remains.
- Add the sourdough starter and salt, and mix until well combined.
- Cover the bowl and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Stretch and fold the dough every 30 minutes for 3 hours.
- Shape the dough and place it in a proofing basket.
- Let it proof for 2-4 hours at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Carefully transfer the dough to the 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 a mature sourdough starter for best results.
- Adjust water based on flour absorption.
- Experiment with different flours for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global
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, sourdough bread, baking