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Sourdough Bread

A classic sourdough bread recipe that yields a crusty, flavorful loaf.
Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 500 grams bread flour
  • 350 grams water room temperature
  • 100 grams sourdough starter active
  • 10 grams salt

Method
 

Making the Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour and water. Mix until no dry flour remains.
  2. Add the sourdough starter and salt. Mix until fully incorporated.
  3. Cover the bowl and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  4. Perform stretch and folds every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours.
Shaping and Proofing
  1. Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in a floured proofing basket.
  2. Cover and let it proof for 2-4 hours at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
  2. Carefully transfer the dough into the hot Dutch oven.
  3. Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gCalcium: 1mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for the best texture.

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