Homemade Sourdough: The Easiest, Most Irresistible Loaf Ever
Learn how to make the easiest homemade sourdough bread that is delicious and irresistible.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 500 g bread flour
- 375 ml water
- 100 g active sourdough starter
- 10 g salt
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and water until combined.
- Add the sourdough starter and salt, then knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise for 4-6 hours at room temperature, until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in a proofing basket.
- Let it rest for another 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F) and place a Dutch oven inside to heat.
- Once preheated, carefully place the dough into the Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a fluffier bread, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Homemade Sourdough