Description
Craft the perfect loaf of sourdough bread with a crispy crust, chewy interior, and tangy flavor that brings people together.
Ingredients
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- 500g bread flour
- 350g water
- 100g sourdough starter
- 10g salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the bread flour and water until no dry flour remains. Allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
- Add the sourdough starter and salt to the dough. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it feels smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 4 to 6 hours at room temperature, or until doubled in size.
- Gently shape the dough and place it into a floured proofing basket. Allow it to rise for an additional 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C), placing a Dutch oven inside to heat up.
- Carefully transfer the dough into the hot Dutch oven. Cover it and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid, then bake for another 15-20 minutes until the crust turns a deep golden brown.
- Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Ensure your sourdough starter is active. Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg