Basic Sourdough Artisan Bread
  1. Mix together your water and starter until it’s a milky coloured liquid.

  2. Then add your flour and mix until all dry flour is all combined. It will be a shaggy and sticky dough.

  3. Cover and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.

  4. After it has a chance to absorb the water, add the salt and gently knead it in until it’s combined.

  5. Cover and let it rest for another 30 minutes.

  6. Perform 3-4 sets of stretch and folds every 30 minutes for the next 2 ish hours.

  7. Cover and let it bulk ferment for another 4-6 hours.

  8. Once your dough is done bulk fermenting, dump your dough out onto the counter and divide it into two equal parts.

  9. Loosely shape it into a ball and let it sit for 15 minutes to relax.

  10. After resting, flip it over and shape it into a tighter ball.

  11. Place it seam side up in a banneton, cover it and put it in the fridge for a long cold proof (at least 8 hours).

  12. Flip it onto parchment paper and score it.

  13. Bake in a preheated Dutch oven at 450F for 20 minutes with the lid on and an additional 20 minutes with the lid off.

  14. Let it fully cool before cutting into it.

Course🍞Bread

Diets🌱Vegan...

Category🍞Bread

CuisineBaking

Occasions🥖Baking📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 3h

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