Description
This Beginners Sourdough Bread Recipe is your gateway to the joy of homemade baking. With a generous amount of active sourdough starter, this recipe ensures that even novice bakers can create a loaf with a beautifully crusty exterior and a soft, chewy interior. Its forgiving nature means you can enjoy delicious, freshly baked bread without the stress. Perfect for any meal—be it family dinners, cozy brunches, or evening snacks—this easy recipe will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen. Follow along with our simple steps and tips to master the art of sourdough baking!
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 large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of active sourdough starter with 1 cup of warm water and whisk until smooth.
- Add in 3 cups of sifted all-purpose flour and 1.5 teaspoons of salt, mixing until a wet dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 2 hours.
- Use the stretch and fold technique several times over the next few hours to develop gluten structure.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in a proofing basket or towel to rest in the refrigerator for 4-8 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and bake the bread in a preheated Dutch oven for about 50 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg