Best Ever Sourdough Bread Recipe for Irresistibly Fresh Loaves
Discover the secrets to making the best ever sourdough bread that is irresistibly fresh and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams bread flour
- 350 grams water
- 100 grams active sourdough starter
- 10 grams salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and water until no dry flour remains. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Add the sourdough starter and salt to the dough, mixing until well combined.
- Let the dough rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours, folding it every hour.
- Shape the dough and place it into a banneton. Cover and let rise for 2-3 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Carefully transfer the dough to the hot Dutch oven and score the top.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Ensure your sourdough starter is active before using.
- Experiment with different types of flour for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0.5 grams
- Sodium: 420 milligrams
- Fat: 1 gram
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams