Artisan Bread: Rustic Sourdough Loaf
This no-alcohol, pork-free sourdough loaf features a golden crust and chewy crumb, made with a living starter and traditional fermentation techniques. Perfect for home bakers seeking bakery-quality results with simple ingredients.
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Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups active all-purpose sourdough starter (100% hydration)
- 3 cups bread flour (plus additional for dusting)
- 1 1/3 cups lukewarm water
- 2 tsp (10g) non-iodized salt
Instructions
- Mix 3 cups flour and 1 1/3 cups water in a bowl for autolyse, rest 30 minutes.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups starter until dissolved.
- Add salt and mix thoroughly until gluten develops.
- Cover and let bulk ferment at room temperature (75°F/24°C) for 4-6 hours, feeding every 2 hours with 1/4 cup flour + 1/4 cup water.
- Turn dough onto floured surface, shape into boule, and proof for 2 hours (room temp) or refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Score dough, transfer to oven, and bake 20 minutes covered, then 20 minutes uncovered for crispy crust.
Notes
Adjust hydration/freeze time for colder/hotter environments
For gluten-free: use 1:1 buckwheat and rice flour blend
Store cooled loaves in linen sacks at room temperature for 2-3 days
For gluten-free: use 1:1 buckwheat and rice flour blend
Store cooled loaves in linen sacks at room temperature for 2-3 days
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g