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Beginner sourdough bread recipe step step

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Make tangy, crusty sourdough bread with this simple starter method. No commercial yeast needed—just flour, water, salt, and time. Perfect for sandwiches and toast with a crisp, shattering crust and airy crumb.

  • Total Time: 1440
  • Yield: 1 large loaf 1x

Ingredients

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500g bread flour
350g water
100g sourdough starter (refreshed and bubbly)
10g salt (preferably fine sea salt)

Instructions

Feed your sourdough starter 4–6 hours before baking
In a large bowl, combine 500g flour, 10g salt, and 100g starter
Add 350g water and mix until no dry flour remains, using a wet spatula
Cover and let bulk ferment at room temperature for 4–6 hours, feeding it once if necessary
Fold the dough gently every 30 minutes during fermentation if time permits
Turn dough onto a floured surface, shape into a boule or batard
Let perform cold proof in fridge for 12 hours
Preheat oven to 240°F with a baking stone or heavy baking sheet
Score the dough’s top and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet
Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce to 220°F and bake 10–15 more minutes
Cool completely before slicing

Notes

Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements
Ensure your starter is active and bubbly before mixing
Adjust water gradually if dough is too sticky
Baking on a preheated stone enhances oven spring
Store in a paper bag to maintain crust crunchiness

  • Author: Mark
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Quick Chicken
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American/European
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 large loaf
  • Calories: 1950
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 4000mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 340g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 90g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg