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Sourdough Bread

Creating the perfect sourdough bread with a delightful crust and airy interior, perfect for cozy meals or sandwiches.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Homemade
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Ingredients
  • ⅔ cup active starter
  • 1 ⅓ cups warm water (90°F) Ensure it's warm for best results
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil Adds richness to the bread
  • 3 ⅔ cups bread flour Offers the perfect structure for the crumb
  • 2 teaspoons table salt Essential for flavor
Additional Materials
  • Oil for greasing pan Prevents sticking
  • Additional flour for dusting Helps during shaping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, warm water, and olive oil. Stir until well incorporated.
  2. Add the bread flour and sprinkle salt over the top. Stir until the dough is mostly combined and shaggy.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit for one hour (autolyse period).
  4. After one hour, form the dough into a ball and gently stretch and fold it four times.
  5. Allow the dough to rise until it has increased in size by about 80% (4-6 hours).
  6. Lightly grease a 9x5 loaf pan and turn the dough out onto a floured surface.
  7. Shape the dough into a rectangle, roll it into a loaf shape, and transfer it to the prepared pan.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  2. Score the top of the dough with a sharp knife.
  3. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for another 20-23 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then finish cooling on a rack for 1-2 hours before slicing.

Notes

Store your sourdough bread in a paper bag at room temperature for best crust. You can freeze it by slicing first. Consider adding herbs or garlic for variations.