Sourdough Bread It’s Alive (v)
Sourdough Bread It’s Alive (v)
How great is the smell of fresh baked bread! Sourdough bread is considered "ALIVE" due to the fermentation process it undergoes, making it a healthier option compared to other bread varieties. Known to be easier on our digestive system, it’s a delicious choice even your gut will thank you for.
Sourdough Bread - It’s Alive (v)
🍴servings: 6 🕔 prep: 20 min. 👩🏻🍳cook: 45 mins
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup (150 grams) active sourdough starter (click for recipe). Add more or less starter depending on how sour you want your bread.
1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour (rec: Kirkland Signature)
1 1/2 tsp (6 grams) salt (rec: Watkins)
Tools:
Measuring Spoons and Cups (rec: Tiluck)
Mixing Bowls (rec: Luvan)
Wood Spoon, Large (rec: Renawe)
Shower Cap, Biodegradable (rec: Dawmawm)
*Kitchen scale, optional (rec: Amazon Basics)
Dutch Oven (rec: Mueller)
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, lukewarm water, and salt making sure lumps are broken and well blended.
Gradually add the bread flour mixing with a large wood spoon until a loose lumpy dough forms.
Knead the dough using stretch and pull method in the mixing bowl for about 5 minutes until elastic slightly lumpy.
While dough is still in the the bowl with smooth side up, cover with a shower cap, and let it rise at room temperature for 2 - 3 hours.
After the first rise, knead again with stretch and fold method for about 3 minutes.
Cover the dough again and let sit for another 1 hour.
Knead one last time with stretch and fold method for about 1 minute.
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) with a dutch oven inside.
Score the top of the loaf (I like to make a large “X” on top), place it in the preheated oven, turning down to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 30 minutes.
Check your bread and make sure the top is still light in color (if not adjust the temperature down bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
Let the bread cool before slicing, it will be hot.
There is a lot of waiting with this recipe. Trust me, your family will be sure to enjoy the smell and taste of this freshly baked sourdough bread!
