Homemade Sourdough Bread
Savor the delightful experience of homemade sourdough bread that fills your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into a crusty, golden loaf with a soft, chewy interior. Perfect for sandwiches or enjoyed fresh with butter, baking your own sourdough is not just rewarding; it creates memorable moments around the dining table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Ingredients
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- 500g all-purpose flour
- 100g active sourdough starter
- 100g lukewarm water
- 10g sea salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the sourdough starter and lukewarm water until smooth.
- Stir in the all-purpose flour and salt until no dry flour remains.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth; let it rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours until doubled.
- Shape the dough into a loose ball and rest for 30 minutes under a cloth.
- Final shape the dough and place it seam-side up in a floured proofing basket; cover and let rise for another 2-3 hours or overnight in the fridge.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F (232°C) for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg