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Homemade Sourdough Bread Recipe

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Learn how to make an easy homemade sourdough bread recipe with just a few simple ingredients. This crusty artisan loaf is made with wild yeast and fermented naturally for deep flavor and a chewy texture. Perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike, this sourdough recipe uses a basic starter and slow fermentation for a truly rustic result.

Ingredients

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  • 500g bread flour

  • 375g water (room temperature)

  • 100g active sourdough starter

  • 10g salt

Instructions

  • Mix Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and water until no dry bits remain. Let rest for 30 minutes (autolyse).

  • Add Starter and Salt: Add sourdough starter and salt. Mix until fully incorporated.

  • Bulk Fermentation: Cover and let rise at room temperature for 4-5 hours, performing 3-4 stretch and folds every 30 minutes.

  • Shape the Dough: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a round loaf.

  • Final Proof: Place into a floured banneton or bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight (8–12 hours).

  • Preheat Oven: Place a Dutch oven inside and preheat to 475°F (245°C) for 45 minutes.

  • Bake: Transfer dough onto parchment, score top, and place in the hot Dutch oven. Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncovered for 25 minutes.

 

  • Cool: Remove and cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

  • Use an active, bubbly sourdough starter for best results.

  • Cold proofing overnight develops deeper flavor and a crispier crust.

 

  • You can adjust hydration for more or less open crumb.

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