Description
Discover the joy of baking with this Beginners Sourdough Bread Recipe, your gateway to creating delicious, homemade sourdough with ease. This straightforward recipe features a generous amount of active sourdough starter, ensuring a quick rise and that signature tangy flavor. Perfect for sandwiches or served alongside soups, this bread will elevate any meal and impress family and friends. With simple instructions and a forgiving nature, even novice bakers will find success in crafting their first beautiful loaf of sourdough bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (≈9 grams)
Instructions
- In a non-metal mixing bowl, combine the active sourdough starter and warm water, whisking until blended.
- Stir in sifted flour and salt using a large spoon until you achieve a wet dough.
- Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 2 hours or until doubled.
- Perform stretch and fold techniques every 45 minutes for about 2-3 hours.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in a floured proofing basket; refrigerate for 4-8 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F along with your Dutch oven inside.
- Transfer the dough onto parchment paper, score the top, and bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for another 25 minutes.
- Cool before slicing and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg