Description
A delightful recipe that brings together fundamental ingredients to create a crispy crust and airy crumb sourdough bread, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g Bread Flour
- 350g Lukewarm Water
- 100g Active Sourdough Starter
- 10g Salt
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, blend the bread flour with lukewarm water. Stir until a shaggy mass forms. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Add the Starter and Salt: Incorporate the active sourdough starter and salt into the dough. Squeeze and fold until thoroughly mixed.
- Bulk Fermentation: Cover the dough and let it rise for 4 to 5 hours. Perform stretches and folds every 30 minutes for the first couple of hours.
- Preshape and Rest: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, shape it into a ball, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Final Shape and Proofing: Shape the dough again, place it in a proofing basket, and let it proof for 2 to 4 hours or overnight in the fridge.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with the Dutch oven inside for about 45 minutes.
- Score the Loaf: Transfer the dough onto parchment paper, score the top, and place it in the hot Dutch oven.
- Bake: Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For best results, ensure your sourdough starter is bubbly and active. Cold proofing can enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg