Sourdough Bread: The Easy Guide to Baking Perfect Loaves at Home
Learn how to bake delicious, crusty sourdough bread at home with this easy guide.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 2 loaves
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams bread flour
- 350 grams water
- 100 grams sourdough starter
- 10 grams salt
Instructions
- Mix the flour, water, and starter in a bowl.
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
- Add the salt and mix well.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes.
- Let it rise for 4-6 hours, folding every 30 minutes.
- Shape the dough and let it proof for another 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements.
- Adjust the hydration based on your flour type.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0.5 grams
- Sodium: 350 milligrams
- Fat: 1 gram
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams