Description
A simple and delicious homemade sourdough bread recipe that yields a crusty loaf with a soft interior.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sourdough starter (active and bubbly)
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter and warm water. Stir until well mixed.
- Gradually add the flour and salt to the mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 4-6 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Once risen, gently punch down the dough to release air. Shape it into a round loaf and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover the loaf with a cloth and let it rise again for about 1-2 hours, or until puffy.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- Just before baking, make a few shallow slashes on the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, let the dough rise overnight in the refrigerator.
- Add herbs, cheese, or seeds to the dough for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg