Sourdough Bread: The Best Homemade Loaf You’ll Ever Make
A detailed guide on how to make the best homemade sourdough bread.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 5 cups bread flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the sourdough starter and warm water until combined.
- Add the bread flour and salt; mix until it forms a dough.
- Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let it rise for about 4 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough and place it in a proofing basket; cover and allow to rise again for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Carefully place the dough into the hot pot, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly before using.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sourdough Bread, Homemade Bread, Baking