Description
Discover the joy of baking with this easy Beginners Sourdough Bread Recipe. Perfect for novice bakers, this recipe uses a generous amount of bubbly sourdough starter to ensure your first loaf is not only successful but also delicious. With its crusty exterior and soft, tangy interior, this sourdough bread is versatile enough for any occasion. Whether you enjoy it fresh, toasted with avocado, or as part of a charcuterie board, you’ll impress family and friends with your artisanal creation. Follow our simple steps to master the art of sourdough baking today!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Active Sourdough Starter (400 grams)
- 3 cups Sifted All-Purpose Flour (360 grams)
- 1 cup Warm Water (240 grams)
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt (approximately 9 grams)
Instructions
- In a non-metal mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of active sourdough starter and 1 cup of warm water; whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add in 3 cups of sifted flour and 1.5 teaspoons of salt. Mix until it forms a wet dough.
- Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let it rest for about 2 hours in a warm area.
- Perform a series of stretch-and-fold techniques every 45 minutes until the dough doubles in size (about four times total).
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in a floured proofing basket or on a floured towel.
- Refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours for the final rise.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) while heating your Dutch oven.
- Transfer the dough onto parchment paper, score the top, then place it into the hot Dutch oven and cover.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool before slicing and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Homemade
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg