Irresistible Homemade Sourdough Bread
Indulge in the art of baking with this delightful homemade sourdough bread recipe. With its crackly crust and soft, airy interior, every slice is a treat waiting to be savored. Ideal for beginners, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a warm loaf that fills your home with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for sandwiches, toasting, or simply enjoying with butter, it’s bound to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g)
- 1 ½ cups filtered water (360ml)
- 1 cup active sourdough starter (240g)
- 2 tsp sea salt (10g)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and water until no dry flour remains. Allow it to rest for 30 minutes for autolyse.
- Add the sourdough starter and salt; mix until fully incorporated.
- Cover and let the dough ferment at room temperature for 4-6 hours, stretching and folding every 30 minutes.
- Once doubled in size, shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in a floured proofing basket for another 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside. Transfer the dough to the hot pot, cover, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (40g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg