Description
Master the art of bakery-quality sourdough in your own home with this straightforward guide. Featuring a crisp, golden-brown crust and a chewy, airy interior, this artisanal loaf is the perfect base for your favorite meals. While the process emphasizes patience during the long fermentation period, the active effort is minimal, making it an accessible project for anyone looking to bake beautiful, complex-flavored bread from scratch.
Ingredients
100g active sourdough starter
350g warm filtered water
500g strong bread flour
10g fine sea salt
Instructions
Whisk the starter and warm water together in a large bowl.
Add flour and salt, mixing until a shaggy dough forms and no dry bits remain.
Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
Perform 3-4 sets of stretch and folds every 30 minutes to build structure.
Let bulk ferment at room temperature for 8-10 hours until volume increases by 50%.
Shape the dough into a taut boule and place in a floured proofing basket seam-side up.
Refrigerate for 4-8 hours for final proof.
Preheat oven and Dutch oven to 450°F (230°C).
Score the top of the dough and place into the hot Dutch oven.
Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 15 minutes until deep golden brown.
Notes
Store in a paper or linen bag to maintain crust crispness; avoid plastic. If your house is cold, consider placing your dough in an oven with the light turned on to ensure consistent fermentation.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Artisanal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg