Description
Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread is your new go-to recipe for homemade comfort. This classic no-knead bread features a beautifully crispy crust and a soft, airy interior, making it an excellent choice for sandwiches or simply slathered with butter. With just four basic ingredients—sourdough starter, warm water, all-purpose flour, and salt—you can create a delightful loaf that impresses at any dinner table or gathering. Its unique tanginess comes from fermentation, elevating it above standard breads. Whether you’re an experienced baker or trying sourdough for the first time, this beginner-friendly recipe ensures success every time. Let’s dive into the straightforward preparation of this artisanal bread!
Ingredients
- 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 until dissolved. Stir in flour and salt until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover and let rest for 30-45 minutes.
- Gently stretch and fold the dough on a floured countertop for about 15 seconds; return to the bowl to rise for 4-12 hours.
- Shape the dough and let rest for another 10-15 minutes in a floured banneton.
- Preheat your oven to 450ºF (not the Dutch oven) while preparing to bake.
- Transfer the dough onto parchment, slash the top, and place it in the unheated Dutch oven.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes; 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 slice
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg