Description
A simple, foolproof sourdough bread recipe using just flour, water, salt, and starter, perfect for beginners and pros alike.
Ingredients
100 g active sourdough starter
375 g warm water
500 g bread flour
9–12 g fine sea salt
Instructions
1. Mix starter, water, and flour. Rest 30 minutes (autolyse).
2. Add salt, mix, and perform stretch & folds every 30 mins for 2 hours.
3. Let dough bulk ferment until 50% risen (4–6 hrs).
4. Pre-shape and bench rest 20 minutes.
5. Shape into boule or batard. Cold-proof overnight.
6. Score and bake in Dutch oven at 475°F (245°C) for 20 minutes covered, then 25–30 uncovered.
7. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use more water for a softer crumb (up to 400 g).
Experiment with add-ins like cheese or herbs.
Feed your starter regularly for best rise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sourdough bread recipe, homemade sourdough, crusty bread