Description
Discover the joy of baking with this Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread (Master Recipe). Perfect for beginners, this recipe yields a stunning loaf with a crispy crust and soft, airy interior. Ideal for sandwiches, toast, or simply slathered with butter, it serves as a versatile base for countless variations. Impress your family and friends with homemade sourdough that boasts an exceptional flavor from slow fermentation. With just a few key ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll be crafting artisan-quality bread in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams organic bread flour
- 300 grams water
- 100 grams sourdough starter
- 10–15 grams sea salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, flour, salt, and water.
- Knead until a smooth dough forms.
- Mist your countertop with water and turn out the dough. Stretch and fold it over itself several times.
- Let it rest for 30 minutes, repeating the stretch-and-fold process every two hours.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it seam side up in a floured proofing basket.
- Refrigerate overnight (8-12 hours).
- Preheat your Dutch oven to 450°F.
- Score the dough and bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg