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Sourdough Bread

A classic recipe for homemade sourdough bread with a crispy crust and soft interior.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 500 grams bread flour
  • 350 grams water room temperature
  • 100 grams sourdough starter active
  • 10 grams salt

Method
 

Making the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the bread flour and water. Mix until no dry flour remains.
  2. Add the sourdough starter and salt. Mix until fully incorporated.
  3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Fermentation
  1. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rest for 4-6 hours at room temperature.
  2. Stretch and fold the dough every hour during the fermentation.
Shaping and Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a dutch oven inside.
  2. Shape the dough into a round loaf and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Transfer the dough to the hot dutch oven and cover. Bake for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gCalcium: 1mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for the best texture.

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