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A round loaf of homemade sourdough bread, partially sliced, with two slices laid beside it on parchment paper. Crumbs are scattered on the gray surface.

Homemade Sourdough Bread Recipe

An indian woman standing in front of a shelf full of pots.Aisha Patel
Freshly baked sourdough bread with a crispy crust and chewy interior, perfect for any meal or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Fermentation 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours
Meal Type Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine International
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 1791 kcal
Difficulty Intermediate
Ingredient Cost $2
Shopping Cost$5

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Dutch oven or baking stone
  • Bench scraper
  • Kitchen scale (optional)

Ingredients
 
 

  • 17.5 oz bread flour
  • 12.5 oz water
  • 3.5 oz active sourdough starter
  • 0.35 oz salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour and water. Mix until no dry flour remains. Cover and let rest for 1 hour (autolyse).
    17.5 oz bread flour, 12.5 oz water
  • Add the sourdough starter and salt to the dough. Mix thoroughly using the stretch and fold method.
    3.5 oz active sourdough starter, 0.35 oz salt
  • Cover the dough and let it ferment at room temperature for 6-8 hours, performing stretch and folds every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours.
  • Shape the dough into a round or oval loaf. Place it in a proofing basket or bowl lined with a floured kitchen towel. Cover and let it rise for 2-4 hours, or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside. Once preheated, carefully transfer the dough into the Dutch oven, score the top, and cover with the lid.
  • Bake for 20 minutes with the lid on, then remove the lid and bake for another 25 minutes or until the crust is deeply golden.
  • Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

The dough can also be proofed overnight in the refrigerator for a more developed flavor.
Adjust water content based on humidity and flour type.

Nutrition

Calories: 1791kcalCarbohydrates: 360gProtein: 59gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3873mgPotassium: 497mgFiber: 12gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 87mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Freshly Baked, Sourdough Bread, Weekend Indulgence

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