Description
A warm, artisanal loaf of sourdough bread made with a simple, no-bulk fermentation technique, delivering impressive flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g all-purpose flour
- 350g water
- 100g sourdough starter
- 10g salt
Instructions
- Combine 500g of all-purpose flour with 350g of water in a large bowl. Stir gently until no dry flour remains, then allow to rest for 30 minutes.
- Incorporate 100g of your active sourdough starter and 10g of salt into the dough, mixing well until fully blended.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place into a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise for 1-2 hours or until noticeably larger.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C), placing your empty Dutch oven inside to heat up.
- Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven, gently place the risen dough inside, cover, and return to the oven.
- Bake for 30 minutes covered, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Ensure your sourdough starter is fresh and active for the best results. Monitor baking time for perfect crust color.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sourdough, bread, no-bulk fermentation, baking, homemade