Description
Beginner Sourdough Bread is the perfect introduction to home baking, allowing anyone to create a delightful and aromatic loaf with minimal effort. This easy recipe features simple ingredients and straightforward steps, making it ideal for novice bakers. The resulting bread offers a crispy crust and a chewy interior, perfect for breakfast toast or as an accompaniment to dinner. Enjoy the satisfaction of homemade bread filling your home with warmth and deliciousness.
Ingredients
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- 2 teaspoons sourdough starter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 5 teaspoons water
- 1/4 cup active sourdough starter
- 1 1/3 cups + 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 4 cups + 2 tablespoons bread flour
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the initial sourdough starter, flour, and water. Let it sit at room temperature for about 4 hours until bubbly.
- Mix active sourdough starter with water in another bowl until dissolved. Add the prepared starter mixture and salt before gradually incorporating the bread flour.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth; shape into a ball and place in a greased bowl.
- Cover and let rise for about 8 hours or overnight.
- Deflate and shape into a round loaf; let rise seam-side down for another hour in a proofing basket.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C), then bake for approximately 50 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg