Description

Wake up craving fresh bread? With this Same Day Sourdough Bread recipe, you can start in the morning and enjoy a golden, crusty, bakery-style loaf by evening—no overnight wait required. Perfect for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner sides, or a wholesome snack, this easy recipe delivers a tangy, chewy crumb wrapped in a perfectly blistered crust. Whether you’re new to sourdough or just short on time, this method brings artisan results to your kitchen table in just one day. The smell, the taste, the texture—it’s a heartwarming experience in every slice.

Ingredients

500g bread flour
100g active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)
350g warm water (around 80–85°F)
10g sea salt
Rice flour (for dusting proofing basket)

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix the starter, warm water, and bread flour until no dry bits remain. Let rest for 30 minutes (autolyse).
Add salt and mix thoroughly. Let rest for 15 minutes.
Perform 3–4 sets of stretch-and-folds every 30 minutes.
After final fold, cover and let bulk ferment for 4–5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Turn dough onto a floured surface, shape into a ball, and bench rest for 20 minutes.
Final shape and place seam-side up in a floured proofing basket. Proof at room temp for 1–1.5 hours.
Preheat oven and Dutch oven to 475°F (245°C).
Flip dough onto parchment paper, score the top, and transfer into the hot Dutch oven.
Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncovered for another 20–25 minutes until deep golden brown.
Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Prep Time: 8 hours
Cook Time: 45 minutes