Description
Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread is a delightful, no-knead recipe that yields fluffy and tangy bread with a beautifully crisp crust. With just four simple ingredients, this homemade sourdough loaf is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re enjoying it fresh with butter or utilizing it for sandwiches. The unique fermentation process enriches its flavor, making it a versatile staple in any kitchen. This easy recipe ensures that even beginners can master the art of baking delicious artisan-style bread at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup sourdough starter (65 grams)
- 1 2/3 cups filtered water (350 grams)
- 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (500 grams)
- 2 teaspoons fine salt (9 grams)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sourdough starter and warm water. Stir until dissolved.
- Add the flour and salt to create a shaggy dough. Mix by hand until all flour is absorbed. Cover with a damp towel and let rest for 30-45 minutes.
- Lightly flour your countertop and transfer the dough. Stretch and fold the dough for about 15 seconds, then return it to the bowl to rise for 4-12 hours.
- After rising, shape the dough and place it in a floured bowl or banneton to rise again for 45-60 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 450ºF, prepare your Dutch oven with parchment paper, then slash the top of the dough before placing it inside.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg