Description
Transform four simple ingredients into a crusty, golden masterpiece with this effortless sourdough bread recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup active sourdough starter
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl, whisking until well mixed.
- Mix the water and sourdough starter in another bowl until smooth.
- Merge the wet mixture into the flour, mixing with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let it rest at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
- Shape the dough gently into a round loaf on a floured surface.
- Transfer it to a floured proofing basket, cover it, and let it rise for another 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with the Dutch oven inside.
- Bake the covered dough for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Cool the bread on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Ensure your sourdough starter is active, and measure all ingredients before starting. Customization options include adding herbs or seeds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sourdough, bread, baking, homemade, comfort food