Description
This Classic Sourdough Bread With Starters recipe is your go-to for a flavorful, artisan-style loaf at home. With a chewy interior and golden crust, this loaf is perfect for toast, sandwiches, or snacking with butter. It’s made using a natural starter and includes slow fermentation for deep flavor. This easy recipe is great for breakfast ideas, simple food ideas, or a healthy snack to keep on hand.
Ingredients
120 g active sourdough starter
375 g bread flour
275 g water
8 g salt
Instructions
1. Feed your starter 4–6 hours before baking, ensuring it’s bubbly and passes the float test.
2. Mix flour and water until fully incorporated. Let rest for 45 minutes (autolyse).
3. Add starter and salt to the dough. Mix thoroughly with a pinching motion.
4. Perform 4–5 sets of stretch and folds over 3 hours. Let rise until puffy.
5. Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a round or oval loaf.
6. Place into a floured proofing basket. Cover and refrigerate for 12–16 hours.
7. Preheat oven to 475°F with Dutch oven inside for at least 30 minutes.
8. Turn dough out onto parchment. Score and bake covered for 20 minutes.
9. Remove lid and bake for another 20–25 minutes until golden.
10. Cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
Feed your starter regularly for consistent performance.
Avoid overproofing your dough during bulk fermentation.
Use a Dutch oven to help your bread rise and develop a deep crust.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Artisan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.1
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0