Artisan Sourdough Bread
This artisan sourdough bread bakes up with a crisp crust, chewy crumb, and a simple four-ingredient dough that feels calm to work with.
- Total Time8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield1 loaf 1x
- DietDairy Free, Egg Free, Nut Free, Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup active sourdough starter
- 4 cups bread flour
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
Instructions
- Stir the water and starter together in a large bowl until cloudy.
- Add the flour and salt, then mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover and rest the dough for 30 minutes.
- Stretch and fold the dough several times with short rests in between until smoother and stronger.
- Shape the dough into a round and proof seam side up in a floured banneton or bowl until puffy.
- Turn the dough onto parchment and score the top with one deep slash.
- Bake in a preheated Dutch oven at 450 F for 30 minutes covered.
- Uncover and bake 15 minutes more until deep golden.
- Cool fully before slicing.
Notes
- Use an active, bubbly starter for the best rise.
- The dough will look rough at first, then smooth out as the folds work through it.
- Let the loaf cool before slicing so the crumb can set properly.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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