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Sourdough Bread

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups 420 grams bread flour
  • 1 cup 240 grams sourdough starter
  • 1 1/2 cups 360 ml water
  • 2 teaspoons 10 grams salt

Instructions

  • Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the sourdough starter and water. Add the flour and salt, mixing until a rough dough forms.
  • Autolyse: Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
  • Knead the Dough: Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  • First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 3-4 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  • Shape the Dough: Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a banneton or a lightly greased bread pan.
  • Second Rise: Let the dough rise again for 2-3 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  • Bake the Bread: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside. Transfer the dough to the hot Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the cover and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, until the bread is golden brown.
  • Cool the Bread: Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.