Sourdough Bread
A delightful and tangy homemade sourdough bread using a bubbly starter crafted from flour and water.
Ingredients
For the sourdough starter
- 1 cup flour All-purpose or bread flour
- 1 cup water Room temperature
For the bread
- 3 cups flour All-purpose or bread flour
- 1.5 cups water Room temperature
- 1 tsp salt For taste
- 1 cup active sourdough starter Must be bubbly and ready
Instructions
Prepare the Starter
- In a jar, mix 1 cup of flour and 1 cup of water. Stir until fully combined.
- Cover loosely and let it sit at room temperature for several days, feeding it daily with equal parts flour and water.
Make the Bread
- In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, 1.5 cups of water, 1 cup of active sourdough starter, and 1 tsp of salt.
- Mix until well combined, then let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Perform a series of stretches and folds every 30 minutes for 2 hours.
- Cover and let the dough rise until doubled in size (about 4-6 hours, depending on room temperature).
- Shape the dough and let it rise again for about 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven inside to heat.
- Carefully transfer the dough into the hot Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Sourdough takes practice. Don’t rush the proofing times for the best flavor. If your bread turns out flat, check if the starter was active or if salt was forgotten.