Basic Sourdough Bread Recipes

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THE BEST BEGINNER SOURDOUGH BREAD RECIPE



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This is a homestead-version of sourdough bread, which is a non-fussy technique that will not require complicated measurements or instructions. This recipe is perfect for people (like me) who like a simple, hearty loaf that doesn't require tons of effort and time.

Provided by Jill Winger

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup active sourdough starter (learn how to make sourdough starter)
1 ¼ cup lukewarm water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt (I use Redmond Salt*)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the starter and water.
  • Stir in the flour, and then add the salt.
  • Use a fork to mix everything together until it becomes stiff- then switch to your hands to bring the dough together in a rough ball (Remember: don't overmix! This is supposed to be a no-knead-style wet dough.)
  • Keep the rough dough in the bowl, cover it, and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • After this resting time is complete, stretch and fold the dough a few times to form it into a ball. (See the video for a walk-through on how to do this.)
  • Cover the dough with a clean dish towel and let it rise in a warm place overnight or until doubled in size (or about 8 hours). I like to make the dough before bed and leave it in my turned-off oven (I leave the oven light on) to rise overnight.
  • The next morning (or after 8 hours), turn the dough out on your counter. Fold it over a couple of times to tighten it into a ball, then let sit for 15 minutes.
  • After this resting period is complete, gently shape the dough into a ball once more place into a well-floured proofing basket or a bowl lined with a well-floured dish towel. Remember: don't add too much flour and do not knead the dough!
  • Cover and rise for 2-3 hours, or until doubled.
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Sprinkle a thin layer of cornmeal in the bottom of a Dutch oven (optional, but this helps the bottom not to scorch).
  • Tip the loaf out of the proofing basket onto a sheet of parchment. Lower the parchment into the Dutch oven.
  • Place the lid on the pot and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the loaf is deeply browned and crispy on top. (For a less crusty finish, bake for the entire time with the lid on.)
  • Move to a cooling rack and allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing it.

BASIC SOURDOUGH BREAD



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Plain white, simple sourdough bread. A great starter recipe to use if you are new to sourdough baking. The dough cycle of the bread machine can be used to prepare the dough, if you like. Prep time does not include proofing time for starter.

Provided by Donna M.

Categories     Sourdough Breads

Time 3h50m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups proofed sourdough starter
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
3 cups white bread flour

Steps:

  • Before measuring out your 2 cups of starter culture, it must be proofed: To proof, I usually start with 1 cup of starter and stir into it equal parts of flour and warm water (for this recipe, 1 1/2 cups of each would be more than enough).
  • Let mixture sit, covered loosely, for 8 to 12 hours-- the longer it sits, the sourer the flavor will be.
  • At this point, measure out the 2 cups required for recipe, and return leftover starter to refrigerator for next time.
  • Pour starter into mixing bowl.
  • Melt butter (microwave works well).
  • Add milk to butter and warm briefly (85 degrees F).
  • Add the salt and sugar, stir until dissolved.
  • Add this mixture to the culture and mix well.
  • Add the flour, 1 cup at a time, stirring until the dough is too stiff to mix by hand.
  • Turn onto floured board and knead in the remaining flour until the dough is smooth and satiny.
  • Pat dough into a 1-inch thick oval and form loaf by rolling oval up from the long side, pinching the seam together as you roll the dough, tucking ends to form the loaf.
  • Place in lightly greased loaf pan (I spray with cooking spray), and let rise, covered, at 85 degrees F for 1 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • When the dough rises 1 to 2 inches above the edges of pan, it is ready to bake.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake an additional 30 to 40 minutes (baking time varies according to your oven and your personal taste--some like a darker crustier bread than others).
  • Remove loaf from oven and brush the top lightly with melted butter; turn loaf out of the pan and cool on wire rack.
  • If you prefer, you can shape this into a round or oval loaf and bake on a baking sheet.

BASIC ALL PURPOSE SOURDOUGH BREAD



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You can make this all purpose flour sourdough bread recipe into beautiful crusty artisan-style bread or a soft and tender sandwich bread. The process will have you observe your starter ripening and dough rising during the day, followed by an evening bake or an overnight refrigeration of the dough for a morning bake. It's simple, easy to follow, and delicious.

Provided by Eric Rusch

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 19

Starter Build
30 grams sourdough starter
35 grams all purpose flour
35 grams water
Final Dough by weight
400 grams all purpose flour
300 grams water
100 grams sourdough starter
8 grams salt
Final Dough by volume
3 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup sourdough starter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Final Dough baker's percentages
100% all purpose flour
75% water
25% starter
2% salt

Steps:

  • See the videos and photos above for target dough consistency, expansion during the rising periods, and shaping and scoring techniques.
  • Early in the day, build 100g sourdough starter by feeding 30g starter with 35g flour and 35g water. Allow this to ripen over the next 3-6 hours. When the starter is at least double in size, it is ready to use in your dough.
  • Mix the dough ingredients together in a large bowl. Cover, let the dough sit for about 15 minutes, and then stretch and fold the dough, forming it into a smooth ball.
  • Cover the dough and let it rise (bulk ferment) until it has almost doubled in size. At warm temps (low 80s) my dough doubled in 4 hours. Colder dough may need twice or more that time.
  • Flour your work surface and scrape your dough out of the bowl and onto the flour.
  • Shape your dough into a boule, sandwich loaf, or whatever shape you prefer.
  • While the dough rests on it's seam for a minute or so, flour your proofing basket. If you don't have a proofing basket, you can use a colander or bowl lined with a well-floured tea towel. If using a loaf pan, oil it or line it with parchment paper.
  • Place the dough in your proofing basket seam-side up, or in your loaf pan seam-side down.
  • Cover and let the dough rise again (final proof) for about 30 minutes at room temperature and then refrigerate the dough overnight (8-16 hours). You can also leave the dough at room temperature for longer (1-2 hours) and then bake it without the refrigeration stage. For baking in a loaf pan, let the dough rise almost completely before refrigerating it (1-2 hours) or bake it same-day.
  • Artisan Style Bread Baking Instructions
  • Preheat your oven and baking vessel at 500F for 30 minutes.
  • Flip the dough out of the proofing basket and onto a sheet of parchment paper or the base of your hot baking vessel, score, cover, and return the vessel to the oven.
  • If your baking vessel is a ceramic cloche, bake at:
  • 500°F for 20 minutes, lid on
  • 450°F for 5 minutes, lid on
  • 450°F for 5-10 minutes, lid off
  • If your baking vessel is cast iron, bake at:
  • 500°F for 15 minutes lid on and then place a baking sheet under the cast iron on the same shelf
  • 450°F for 10 minutes, lid on
  • 450°F for 5-10 minutes, lid off
  • When baking is complete, the bread should have an internal temperature of at least 205F and it should sound hollow when you knock on the bottom of the loaf.
  • Loaf Pan Baking Instructions
  • Preheat your oven to 375F for about 15 minutes.
  • Brush the top of the dough with water and place it in the oven on the middle shelf.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, turning the pan halfway if the bread is browning unevenly. To firm up the bottom and sides of the loaf, take it out of the loaf pan for the last 5-10 minutes.
  • When baking is complete, the bread should have an internal temperature of at least 200F.
  • Brush the still-warm crust with butter or oil to keep it soft.
  • Ideally, these loaves should cool for about 2 hours before slicing but I completely understand if you want to dive right into your steaming bread.

HOW TO MAKE SOURDOUGH BREAD



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Make a sourdough starter from scratch, then use it to bake a flavoursome loaf of bread with our simple step-by-step recipe.

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Side dish

Time 1h40m

Yield Makes 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 6

700g strong white flour
500g strong white flour, plus extra for dusting
1 tsp fine salt
1 tbsp clear honey
300g sourdough starter
flavourless oil, for greasing

Steps:

  • First, make your starter. In a large bowl, mix together 100g of the flour with 125ml slightly warm water. Whisk together until smooth and lump-free.
  • Transfer the starter to a large jar (a 1-litre Kilner jar is good) or a plastic container. Leave the jar or container lid ajar for 1 hr or so in a warm place (around 25C is ideal), then seal and set aside for 24 hrs.
  • For the next 6 days, you will need to 'feed' the starter. Each day, tip away half of the original starter, add an extra 100g of flour and 125ml slightly warm water, and stir well. Try to do this at the same time every day.
  • After 3-4 days you should start to see bubbles appearing on the surface, and it will smell yeasty and a little acidic. This is a good indicator that the starter is working.
  • On day 7, the starter should be quite bubbly and smell much sweeter. It is now ready to be used in baking.
  • Tip the flour, 225ml warm water, the salt, honey and the starter into a bowl, or a mixer fitted with a dough hook. Stir with a wooden spoon, or on a slow setting in the machine, until combined - add extra flour if it's too sticky or a little extra warm water if it's too dry.
  • Tip onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 mins until soft and elastic - you should be able to stretch it without it tearing. If you're using a mixer, turn up the speed a little and mix for 5 mins.
  • Place the dough in a large, well-oiled bowl and cover. Leave in a warm place to rise for 3 hrs. You may not see much movement, but don't be disheartened, as sourdough takes much longer to rise than a conventional yeasted bread.
  • Line a medium-sized bowl with a clean tea towel and flour it really well or, if you have a proving basket, you can use this (see tips below). Tip the dough back onto your work surface and knead briefly to knock out any air bubbles. Shape the dough into a smooth ball and dust it with flour.
  • Place the dough, seam-side up, in the bowl or proving basket, cover loosely and leave at room temperature until roughly doubled in size. The time it takes for your bread to rise will vary depending on the strength of your starter and the temperature in the room, anywhere from 4-8 hrs. The best indicators are your eyes, so don't worry too much about timings here. You can also prove your bread overnight in the fridge. Remove it in the morning and let it continue rising for another hour or 2 at room temperature. The slower the rise, the deeper the flavour you will achieve.
  • Place a large baking tray in the oven, and heat to 230C/210C fan/gas 8. Fill a small roasting tin with a little water and place this in the bottom of the oven to create steam. Remove the baking tray from the oven, sprinkle with flour, then carefully tip the risen dough onto the tray.
  • Slash the top a few times with a sharp knife, if you like, then bake for 35-40 mins until golden brown. It will sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. Leave to cool on a wire rack for 20 mins before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 48 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

EASY SOURDOUGH BREAD



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Don't be daunted by making a sourdough bread starter at home - this easy cheat's version makes a lovely loaf without the stress

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Buffet, Side dish, Snack

Time 1h

Yield Makes 1 loaf (cuts into 10-12 slices)

Number Of Ingredients 5

100g strong white bread flour
100g organic dark rye flour
0.5 x 7g sachet fast-action dried yeast
400g strong white bread flour
0.5 x 7g sachet fast-action dried yeast

Steps:

  • To make your starter, place all the ingredients in a bowl and add 250ml cold water. Mix together thoroughly with a spoon until you have a spongy mixture, then cover with cling film and leave at room temperature at least overnight, but up to 24 hrs if you have time.
  • To make the bread dough, tip the ingredients into a clean bowl and add 1 tbsp fine salt, 200ml cold water and your starter. Bring all the ingredients together to a dough, adding a splash more water if too stiff, then tip out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for at least 10 mins until smooth, elastic and springy (this will take 5-7 mins in a mixer with a dough hook). Place the dough in a clean, lightly oiled bowl, cover with cling film and leave until doubled in size - about 1 hr at room temperature, 3 hrs in the fridge (see tips, below).
  • Tip the dough onto a floured surface and gently shape into a round - you don't want to knock too much air out of the dough. Dust a piece of baking parchment heavily with flour and sit the dough on top. Cover with a tea towel and leave to prove for 1 hr until doubled in size.
  • Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Place a sturdy flat baking tray on the middle shelf of the oven and a smaller tray with sides underneath. Dust the dough with flour and slash with a utility knife. Slide the bread onto the hot tray on top and throw a few ice cubes (or pour some cold water) onto the tray below - this creates a burst of steam, which helps the bread form a nice crust. Bake for 25-30 mins until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Leave the bread to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

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