Description
This Beginner’s Sourdough Bread Recipe is perfect for novice bakers looking to create delicious and wholesome bread using simple ingredients and techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 grams water (about 1 1/4 cup)
- 100 grams starter (about 1/2 cup)
- 400 grams bread flour (3 cups)
- 12 grams sea salt (2 teaspoons)
- bread flour or brown rice flour for dusting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 300 grams of water and 100 grams of sourdough starter. Stir until well mixed.
- Gradually add 400 grams of bread flour and 12 grams of sea salt to the mixture, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 4-6 hours, or until doubled in size.
- After the dough has risen, gently deflate it and shape it into a round loaf. Place it on a floured surface and cover to rest for an additional 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and place a Dutch oven inside to heat up.
- Carefully transfer the dough into the preheated Dutch oven, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes to achieve a golden crust.
- Once baked, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Make sure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly for the best results. You can adjust the baking time based on your oven’s performance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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