This Easy Sourdough Bread is made with your own starter, a few ingredients and some extra time can create one the most delicious breads you will ever taste!
150gramssourdough starter (fed)(1/2 cup + 2 ½ tablespoons)
5gramssalt(1 teaspoon)
120gramslukewarm water (90F / 32C)(½ cup)
*If yo wish you can substitute with some whole wheat flour, half and half.
Instructions
In the bowl of the standup mixer add the flour, starter, water and salt, mix with a spatula, then with the dough hook knead for 10-12 minutes or until compact and smooth but not sticky, cover with a tea towel and let sit 30 minutes.
Stretch the dough out and fold like an envelope about 4-6 times, then shape into a ball or loaf, place seam side up on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet or proofing basket, sprinkle the chosen container with flour. Place the dough on the sheet or in the basket and sprinkle the top of the dough with a little flour, cover with plastic and let dough rest for 8-10 hours room temperature or refrigerate** for at least 12 hours (overnight).
Place a cake pan in the bottom of the oven and a pizza stone or baking sheet upside down on the middle rack, pre-heat oven to 425F (220C) before putting the bread in the oven pour 1 cup boiling water in the cake pan. Score the dough and place the dough on parchment paper in the oven quickly and bake it for approximately 30 minutes. Once it is baked move it immediately to a wire rack to cool. Let it cool before slicing. Enjoy!
**If the dough has been refrigerated, then remove the dough from the fridge and let it come to room temperature about 2-3 hours, then score and bake it.
Notes
This recipe makes a smaller loaf that is good for 2-4 people. It can be doubled if you wish.