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Easy Sourdough Bread Recipe

This Easy Sourdough Bread is made with your own starter, a few ingredients and some extra time can create one the most delicious breads you will ever taste!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Resting Time
16 hrs
Total Time
16 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 1 loaf
Calories: 1076 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 258 grams all purpose flour* (2 cups)
  • 150 grams sourdough starter (fed) (1/2 cup + 2 ½ tablespoons)
  • 5 grams salt (1 teaspoon)
  • 120 grams lukewarm water (90F / 32C) (½ cup)
*If yo wish you can substitute with some whole wheat flour, half and half.

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of the standup mixer add the flour, starter, water and salt, mix with a spatula, then with the dough hook knead for 10-12 minutes or until compact and smooth but not sticky, cover with a tea towel and let sit 30 minutes.
  2. Stretch the dough out and fold like an envelope about 4-6 times, then shape into a ball or loaf, place seam side up on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet or proofing basket, sprinkle the chosen container with flour. Place the dough on the sheet or in the basket and sprinkle the top of the dough with a little flour, cover with plastic and let dough rest for 8-10 hours room temperature or refrigerate** for at least 12 hours (overnight).
  3. Place a cake pan in the bottom of the oven and a pizza stone or baking sheet upside down on the middle rack, pre-heat oven to 425F (220C) before putting the bread in the oven pour 1 cup boiling water in the cake pan. Score the dough and place the dough on parchment paper in the oven quickly and bake it for approximately 30 minutes. Once it is baked move it immediately to a wire rack to cool. Let it cool before slicing. Enjoy!
  4. **If the dough has been refrigerated, then remove the dough from the fridge and let it come to room temperature about 2-3 hours, then score and bake it.

Notes

  • This recipe makes a smaller loaf that is good for 2-4 people. It can be doubled if you wish.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1076kcal (54%) Carbohydrates 226g (75%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1945mg (81%) Potassium 276mg (8%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 12mg (67%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1loaf

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1076

% Daily Value*

Calories 1076kcal 54%
Carbohydrates 226g 75%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1945mg 81%
Potassium 276mg 6%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 1g 2%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 12mg 67%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.