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Sun-Dried Tomato Sourdough Bread on white napkin with water glass beside it.

Sun-Dried Tomato Sourdough Bread with Capers: Bold Flavor Boost


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  • Author: Emily cook
  • Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A flavorful sourdough bread featuring sun-dried tomatoes and capers that add a bold, savory taste, perfect for artisanal sandwiches or as a delicious accompaniment to meals.


Ingredients

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  • 30 grams Sourdough Starter
  • 30 grams Bread Flour
  • 30 grams Water
  • 340 grams Bread Flour
  • 60 grams Whole Wheat Flour
  • 317 grams Water divided
  • 90 grams Levain or active sourdough starter
  • 8 grams Sea Salt
  • 56 grams Sun-Dried Tomatoes chopped
  • 70 grams Capers strained patted dry and chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp Dried Oregano or 1 TBS fresh
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the levain by mixing sourdough starter, bread flour, and water; let ferment overnight.
  2. In a large bowl, combine bread flour, whole wheat flour, and water; autolyse for 40 minutes.
  3. Add levain and salt; mix thoroughly.
  4. Fold in sun-dried tomatoes, capers, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Bulk ferment for 4 hours with folds every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours.
  6. Shape the dough and proof in a banneton for 2 hours.
  7. Preheat oven to 475°F with a baking stone and steam tray.
  8. Score the dough and bake for 20 minutes covered, then remove cover and bake for 25 more minutes.
  9. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For best flavor, soak sun-dried tomatoes in warm water before use
  • Use a lame to score the dough for better oven spring
  • Store wrapped in linen for freshness
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Artisan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg