Description
Begin your journey into baking with this easy and rewarding Beginners Sourdough Bread Recipe. Crafted specifically for novice bakers, this recipe simplifies the sourdough process while ensuring a beautifully risen loaf with a crispy crust and soft interior. With just four basic ingredients—active sourdough starter, all-purpose flour, warm water, and salt—you’ll be amazed at how straightforward it is to create artisan-quality bread right in your own kitchen. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying fresh out of the oven, this versatile bread is bound to impress at any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Active Sourdough Starter (400 grams)
- 3 cups Sifted All-Purpose Flour (360 grams)
- 1 cup Warm Water (240 grams)
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt (≈9 grams)
Instructions
- In a non-metal mixing bowl, combine the active sourdough starter and warm water; whisk until well mixed.
- Gradually add sifted flour and salt to form a wet dough.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place for about two hours until doubled in size.
- Perform stretch-and-fold techniques over several rounds, allowing for additional rises.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Score the top of your dough and bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for another 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Artisan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg