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Easy Sourdough Bread Recipe

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This easy sourdough bread recipe is perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. With a no-knead method, this rustic bread is flavorful with a crisp crust and chewy crumb, making it ideal for sandwiches, toasts, or enjoying with a dollop of butter.

Ingredients

For the Sourdough Starter:

1 tbsp active sourdough starter

¼ cup warm water (95°F)

½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour

For the Sourdough Bread Dough:

1 ¾ cups warm water (90°F – 95°F)

⅓ cup sourdough starter from the previous step

1 tbsp kosher salt

4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Day 1: Feed the Sourdough Starter: In a small jar or bowl, combine ¼ cup warm water, 1 tbsp sourdough starter, and ½ cup flour. Mix well and let bloom for 10+ hours.
  2. Day 2: Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, mix 1 ¾ cups warm water and ⅓ cup starter. Add salt and flour, stir to moisten, and mix by hand to form a wet dough. Shape into a rough ball.
  3. Bulk Fermentation: Cover and rest at room temperature for 6-10 hours until the dough doubles in size.
  4. Shape the Dough: Gently fold the dough, shape into a ball, and place it seam side up in a floured bowl. Let proof for 2-3 hours at room temperature.
  5. Preheat the Oven: Preheat a Dutch oven at 450°F for at least 30 minutes. Score the dough with a serrated knife and bake for 20 minutes covered, then 20-25 minutes uncovered until golden brown.
  6. Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For added flavor, add herbs or seeds to the dough during the shaping stage.

For a denser loaf, substitute part of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.

If you don’t have a Dutch oven, bake the bread on a baking sheet and create steam by adding a pan of water in the oven.

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