Description
This Beginners Sourdough Bread Recipe is your gateway to crafting homemade artisan bread with ease. Perfect for novice bakers, this simple recipe requires just a handful of ingredients and an approachable method. You’ll produce a beautifully crusty loaf with a soft and airy interior that delights the senses. The generous use of active sourdough starter not only expedites fermentation but also imparts that signature tangy flavor. Whether you enjoy it warm with butter, transform it into sandwiches, or serve it alongside your favorite soup, this sourdough bread is sure to impress family and friends alike.
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 non-metal mixing bowl, add the active sourdough starter.
- Whisk in the warm water until combined.
- Stir in the sifted flour and salt until a wet dough forms.
- Cover with a clean towel and let rise in a warm spot for about 2 hours.
- Perform four rounds of stretch-and-fold every 45 minutes during the first rise.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in a floured proofing basket.
- Refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Score the dough and bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for another 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool before slicing and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg