Description
Experience the delight of homemade sourdough bread without the bulk fermentation process, resulting in a crusty exterior and soft, chewy interior that’s perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 cup active sourdough starter
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 cups of water, 1/2 cup of active sourdough starter, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it for about 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl, turning it to coat all sides with oil.
- Cover it again and let it rise in a warm area for about 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and place the Dutch oven inside to heat up for about 30 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the dough onto a piece of parchment paper and score the top with a sharp knife.
- Lift the dough into the hot Dutch oven, cover it, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Consider preparing your sourdough starter the night before for optimal activity. Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements and explore adding herbs or cheese for customization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sourdough, homemade bread, baking, no bulk fermentation, artisan bread