Description
A delightful recipe for homemade sourdough bread, celebrating simplicity amidst complex flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 1/4 cups bread flour
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the active sourdough starter and lukewarm water, stirring until mostly dissolved.
- Add the bread flour and salt, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
- Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let it rest for another 30 minutes.
- Perform a series of stretch and folds, folding each side into the center, resting 30 minutes between each set for a total of four sets.
- Let the dough rise for 2-4 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Transfer the risen dough to a floured surface and shape into a round boule.
- Place parchment paper in a bowl, transfer the shaped loaf onto it, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F with a Dutch oven inside for 30-40 minutes.
- Score the top of the loaf and carefully transfer it into the hot Dutch oven.
- Bake for 40 minutes with the lid on, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 12 minutes until golden.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For best results, monitor rising times and avoid plastic wrap for storage.
