Artisan Sourdough Bread

A classic sourdough bread recipe with a crispy crust and a soft, chewy crumb.

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 24 hour
Yield: 1 loaf

Ingredients

  • 500g bread flour
  • 350g water
  • 100g active sourdough starter
  • 10g salt

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour and water and let it rest for 30 minutes (autolyse).
  2. Add the sourdough starter and salt and mix until well combined.
  3. Bulk ferment for 4-6 hours, with stretch and folds every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours.
  4. Shape the dough and place it in a banneton.
  5. Proof in the refrigerator for 12-18 hours.
  6. Preheat your oven and Dutch oven to 250°C (480°F).
  7. Bake the bread in the Dutch oven for 20 minutes with the lid on, then for 25 minutes with the lid off.
  8. Let it cool completely before slicing.

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