Sourdough bread: Discover the secret to perfect loaves!
Sourdough bread is a type of bread made from naturally fermented dough, known for its tangy flavor and chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 5-6 hours (including rising time)
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g bread flour
- 350ml water
- 100g sourdough starter
- 10g salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the bread flour and water until no dry flour remains.
- Add the sourdough starter and salt, and mix until well combined.
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Perform a series of stretch and folds every 30 minutes for the next 2-3 hours.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in a proofing basket.
- Cover and let it rise for 4-6 hours at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Carefully transfer the dough to the hot Dutch oven, score the top, and cover.
- Bake for 30 minutes covered, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure your sourdough starter is active before using.
- Adjust the hydration level based on your flour type.
- Experiment with different flours for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg