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Sourdough Bread

A rustic, crusty loaf with a chewy crumb and tangy flavor, made with a simple sourdough starter.

Total time
720 min
Servings
12
Calories
180
Protein
6g
Sourdough Bread
comfortingrusticFrenchveganvegetarianplant-basedcrustychewy

Ingredients

  • 500 g bread flour
  • 350 g water
  • 100 g sourdough starter
  • 10 g salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, mix flour, water, and starter until no dry bits remain. Cover and rest 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add salt and knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. It will be sticky.

  3. 3

    Cover and let rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours, folding the dough over itself every hour.

  4. 4

    Shape the dough into a round loaf and place on a floured proofing basket or bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

  5. 5

    Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside. Turn dough onto parchment, score the top, and bake covered for 20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove lid and bake 20-25 minutes more until deep golden brown. Cool completely before slicing.

Tools you’ll need

  • large mixing bowl
  • Dutch oven
  • proofing basket or bowl
  • parchment paper
  • bench scraper

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