Description
Delicious homemade sourdough bread with a crispy crust and a soft interior.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1 cup warm water (Make sure the temperature is around 110°F (43°C) – not too hot!)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it’s frothy, indicating that the yeast is activated.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and your sourdough starter. Once well mixed, gradually pour in the activated yeast mixture.
- Use your hands or a wooden spoon to combine the ingredients until they form a rough dough. Turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough to release the air, then shape it into a round loaf or place it in a loaf pan.
- Let it rise again for about 30-45 minutes, covered, until it puffs up.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Place the loaf in the oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a more sour flavor, use a mature sourdough starter.
- Be careful not to add too much water at once, as the dough should be sticky but manageable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg