Description

This Sourdough Bread recipe yields a loaf with a perfectly crisp, golden crust and a soft, tangy interior. It focuses on purity and patience, ensuring every slice provides nourishment and satisfaction.

Ingredients

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100 grams Active Sourdough Starter
350 grams Warm Filtered Water
500 grams Organic Bread Flour
10 grams Fine Sea Salt

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Instructions

Whisk your active starter and warm water in a large glass bowl until the starter dissolves
Add the bread flour and sea salt to the mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms
Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 30 to 60 minutes
Perform the first set of stretch and folds, then repeat every 30 minutes for a total of four sets
Let the dough sit undisturbed for 4 to 6 hours until it increases in volume by about 50%
Shape the dough into a tight round boule and place it in a proofing basket
Refrigerate overnight for 12 to 15 hours
Preheat your oven to 450°F with a Dutch oven inside for at least 45 minutes
Transfer the dough onto parchment paper, score the top, and place it in the hot Dutch ove
Bake for 20 minutes with the lid on, then remove the lid and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes
Cool completely for at least two hours before slicing

Notes

Ensure the starter is active before use and do not skip the cold proofing step.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 120 kcal
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 240mg
Fat: 0.5g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg