Description
This fool proof sourdough bread recipe yields a golden, crisp crust with a light, airy crumb. It’s one of the simplest and best homemade sourdough bread recipes that takes only 25 minutes of hands-on work. Perfect for those seeking sourdough bread quick and easy to follow.
Ingredients
Scale
- 50 – 100 g (1⁄4 – 1/2 cup) bubbly active starter
- 375 g (1 1/2 cups plus 1 tbsp) warm water
- or more
- 500 g (4 cups plus 2 tbsp) bread flour
- 9 to 12 g (1.5 – 2.5 teaspoons) fine sea salt
- see notes above
Instructions
- Mix starter, water, and bread flour in a large bowl until combined.
- Let dough rest for 30 minutes.
- Stretch and fold dough every 30 minutes for a total of 4-5 times during bulk fermentation.
- Let dough bulk ferment until it increases by 50% in volume, about 4 to 6 hours.
- Shape dough into a round or batard, then let rest for 20 minutes.
- Shape dough again and place into a floured banneton or bowl for final proof, refrigerated overnight or at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours.
- Preheat Dutch oven to 500°F (260°C).
- Transfer dough to Dutch oven, score, cover, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove lid and bake an additional 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Use a digital scale for accurate measurements
- High hydration dough works well with 380 grams water
- For a more open crumb, shape as a batard
- Add additional ingredients like cheese or herbs before the third set of stretches and folds
- Keep an eye on dough if using 100g starter as it may rise faster
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg