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sourdough bread recipe

60-min sourdough bread recipe with perfect golden crust

  • Author: Judy Wilson
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: European
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple sourdough bread recipe using natural fermentation for a tangy flavor and chewy texture.


Ingredients

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  • 500g bread flour
  • 350g water
  • 100g active sourdough starter
  • 10g salt

Instructions

  1. Mix flour and water, let rest for 30 minutes
  2. Add sourdough starter and salt, knead until smooth
  3. Bulk ferment for 4-6 hours with stretch-and-fold every hour
  4. Shape dough and proof for 1-2 hours
  5. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with dutch oven inside
  6. Bake covered for 20 minutes, uncovered for 25 minutes
  7. Cool completely before slicing

Notes

  • Use ripe starter that floats in water
  • Adjust fermentation time based on room temperature
  • Score dough before baking for better oven spring

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 0.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: sourdough, bread, homemade, recipe, fermentation