Description
This Beginner’s Sourdough Bread Recipe is perfect for those new to baking, featuring a simple technique and minimal ingredients for a delightful homemade loaf.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 grams water (about 1 1/4 cup)
- 100 grams starter (about 1/2 cup)
- 400 grams bread flour (3 cups)
- 12 grams sea salt (2 teaspoons)
- bread flour or brown rice flour for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine water and starter, mixing well.
- Add the bread flour and sea salt, stirring until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let it rise for 4-6 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven inside to heat.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a piece of parchment paper. Dust the top lightly with flour.
- Carefully remove the preheated Dutch oven and place the parchment with the dough inside. Cover with the lid.
- Bake for 30 minutes covered, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Make sure your starter is active and bubbly for best results. Adjust baking time for larger or smaller loaves.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Beginner’s Sourdough Bread Recipe, sourdough bread, baking bread, homemade bread