(Easy, Crusty & Perfect Every Time!)
Description:
This homemade sourdough bread is golden, crusty on the outside and soft, airy on the inside with that signature tangy flavor. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or dipping in soups—bakery quality made right at home!
⏱️ Details
Prep: 25 min (+ fermenting time 8–12 hrs)
Cook: 40–45 min
Total: 9–14 hrs (including proofing)
Servings: 1 large loaf
Kcal: 180 per slice
Protein: 6g
🧾 Ingredients
For the dough:
500g bread flour
350g water (room temp)
100g active sourdough starter
10g salt
Optional for better crust:
Rice flour (for dusting)
Olive oil (for bowl coating)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. 🥣 Mix the dough
Combine sourdough starter + water in a large bowl. Add flour and mix until no dry spots remain. Let rest 30–45 minutes (autolyse).
2. 🧂 Add salt
Sprinkle salt over dough and mix until fully incorporated.
3. 🔄 Stretch & fold
Over the next 2–3 hours, stretch and fold the dough every 30–40 minutes to build strength.
4. ⏳ First rise (bulk fermentation)
Cover and let the dough rise for 6–10 hours at room temperature until doubled and bubbly.
5. 🍞 Shape the dough
Turn onto a floured surface, shape into a tight round loaf. Let rest 20 minutes, then reshape if needed.
6. 🧺 Final proof
Place in a floured banneton or bowl. Refrigerate 8–12 hours (cold proof for best flavor).
7. 🔥 Bake
Preheat oven to 240°C (465°F) with a Dutch oven inside.
Score the dough, place inside, and bake:
20 min covered
20–25 min uncovered until deep golden crust
8. ❄️ Cool
Let cool at least 1 hour before slicing (important for texture!).
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Toast with butter 🧈
Avocado sourdough 🥑
Sandwich base 🥪
Soup dipping bread 🍲
