Easy Sourdough Bread for Beginners
Calories: 8
Adjust Servings Here: 1 loaf
Description
Embark on your sourdough journey with confidence using this beginner-friendly recipe. Learn how to create and maintain a starter and master the art of baking a classic sourdough loaf with step-by-step instructions. Perfect for those new to sourdough baking, this recipe guarantees a deliciously tangy bread with a crispy crust and airy crumb. Start your sourdough adventure today!
Ingredients
- 350 grams (1½ cups) Water (warm, about 80-85°F / 26-29°C)
- 500 grams (4 cups) Bread flour (preferably 11-12% protein)
- 100 grams (½ cups) Sourdough starter (100% hydration, active & bubbly)
- 10 grams (1½ tsp) Kosher salt
- 30 grams (2 tbsp) Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the Dough (5 minutes)- In a large bowl, mix flour and warm water. Stir with a spoon until it forms a rough dough. Add sourdough starter and salt, then mix until combined. Cover the bowl with a towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.350 grams Water, 500 grams Bread flour, 100 grams Sourdough starter, 10 grams Kosher salt, 30 grams Olive oil
- Let it Rise (Bulk Ferment) (6-8 hours) - Leave the dough at room temperature (on the counter) for 6-8 hours until it doubles in size.
- (optional step)- Stretch & Fold - If you remember, during the bulk ferment hours. Every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours, perform stretch and folds: Gently grab one side of the dough, stretch it up, and fold it over itself. Rotate the bowl and repeat on all four sides.
- Shape the Dough (2 minutes) - Sprinkle a little flour on your counter and gently shape the dough into a ball. Place it in a lightly floured bowl or a proofing basket.
- Second Rise (1 hour or Overnight) - Cover the dough and let it rest for 1 hour at room temperature, OR put it in the fridge overnight for better flavor.
- Bake the Bread (45 minutes) - Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F). If using a Dutch oven, preheat it too. Place the dough on parchment paper, score the top with a knife, and put it in the hot Dutch oven. Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Enjoy - Let the bread cool completely before slicing (it keeps the inside soft and airy).
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