Classic Sourdough Loaf

A simple, three-ingredient classic sourdough loaf with a crisp crust, chewy crumb, and signature tangy flavor. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: sourdough

Prep Time: 12

Cook Time: 40

Servings: slices

Calories: 119kcal

Ingredients

100 grams sourdough starter active
325 grams water warm
10 grams salt
500 grams bread flour

Instructions

Autolyse: Mix flour and water in a large bowl. Rest covered for 30 mins.
Add Starter and Salt: Mix in starter, then salt until well incorporated.
Bulk Ferment: Cover and rest at room temp. Perform 4 sets of stretch and folds 30 mins apart.
Pre-shape and Rest: Turn out dough, shape into a ball, rest 20 mins.
Shape: Shape into a tight ball or oval. Place in floured banneton or towel-lined bowl, seam-side up.
Cold Ferment: Cover, refrigerate overnight (12+ hours).
Bake: Preheat oven to 500°F with Dutch oven inside. Score dough, place on parchment, into Dutch oven. Bake at 450°F covered for 20 mins, uncover, reduce to 425°F, bake 15-20 mins until golden.
Cool: Cool on wire rack for 1 hour before slicing. Enjoy your loaf!

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