The Best Foolproof White Sourdough Bread Recipe
  1. Combine 600 g warm water, 240 g active sourdough starter, and 1,000 g bread flour. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

  2. Let the dough rest for 1 hour.

  3. Add 40 g warm water and 20 g sea salt. Knead the dough and do slap and folds until the dough is strengthened and smooth.

  4. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

  5. Perform 4 sets of stretch and folds, each set 30 minutes apart.

  6. Let the dough finish the bulk fermentation.

  7. Using a bench scraper, divide the dough into two pieces.

  8. Use the caddy clasp technique to shape your dough.

  9. Cover bannetons and refrigerate overnight.

  10. Preheat oven to 450°F/230°C with Dutch oven(s) inside.

  11. Transfer dough to parchment paper or a bread sling, score, and place in Dutch oven.

  12. Bake with lid on for 25 minutes.

  13. Remove lid and bake for 10-15 minutes more, or until golden brown.

  14. Cool on a wire rack for at least 90 minutes before slicing.

Course🍞Bread

Diets🌱Vegan...

Category🍞Bread

CuisineBaking

Occasions🥖Baking📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 3h

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