Description
Discover the joy of baking with this easy Beginners Sourdough Bread Recipe, perfect for novice bakers looking to create their first loaf. This recipe utilizes a generous amount of active sourdough starter, ensuring a forgiving approach that yields delicious results every time. With its rich flavor, crispy crust, and soft interior, this homemade bread is perfect for any meal—whether enjoyed warm with butter or as the foundation for a hearty sandwich. Follow our simple instructions to impress your family and friends with your own artisan-style sourdough!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 2 cups of active sourdough starter with 1 cup of warm water; whisk until blended.
- Gradually mix in 3 cups of sifted all-purpose flour and salt using a large spoon until you have a shaggy dough.
- Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 2 hours.
- Perform four stretch-and-fold techniques at intervals of 45 minutes each during the rise.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in a floured proofing basket; cover and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Transfer the dough onto parchment paper, score the top, then bake covered for 25 minutes followed by another 25 minutes uncovered.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg