Fresh Sourdough Bread

Ingredients

• 400g bread flour
• 300g sourdough starter (100% hydration)
• 260g water
• 10g salt

Tools

• Mixing bowl
• Kitchen scale
• Bench scraper
• Proofing basket (for bread proofing)
• Dutch oven or baking stone

Recipe Overview

This recipe offers a straightforward approach to making sourdough bread, highlighting its natural tang and artisanal appeal. Perfect for both beginners and enthusiasts, it promises a satisfying baking experience with minimal ingredients and tools.

Recipe Detail

• Combine bread flour and water in a bowl, mix until just combined.
• Autolyse for 30 minutes.
• Add sourdough starter and salt, mix well until incorporated.
• Perform stretch and folds every 30 minutes for 2 hours.
• Shape the dough into a round, place it in a lightly floured proofing basket.
• Cover and let it proof at room temperature for 3-4 hours, or until doubled in size.
• Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F) with a Dutch oven inside.
• Carefully transfer the dough into the hot Dutch oven, score the bread.
• Cover and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool on a wire rack before slicing.