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Beginner's Classic Sourdough Bread

This recipe for Classic Sourdough Bread is ideal for beginner bakers wanting to explore the world of sourdough. Made with Hard Red Spring Wheat Flour, this bread boasts a tangy flavor and a hearty texture, perfect for sandwiches or as a side.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Course Bread
Cuisine Baking
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Kitchen Scale
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Proofing Basket or Bowl
  • Baking Stone or Sheet Pan
  • Kitchen Towel

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups Hard Red Spring Wheat Flour Stone mill ground
  • 1 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup active sourdough starter Fed and bubbly
  • 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water Approximately 85°F

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the Hard Red Spring Wheat Flour and salt.
  • Add the sourdough starter and lukewarm water to the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature to hydrate the flour.
  • Knead the dough gently for 5-7 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use the stretch-and-fold method every 15 minutes for an hour.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled proofing basket or bowl. Cover with a towel and let it rise in a warm environment (75-80°F) for 4-6 hours or until it doubles in size.
  • Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with a baking stone or sheet pan inside.
  • Carefully turn the dough onto a piece of parchment paper and score the top with a sharp knife or razor.
  • Bake the bread on the preheated stone or sheet pan for 35-40 minutes, adding steam by placing a pan of water in the oven during the first 10 minutes of baking.
  • Cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, refrigerate the dough overnight after step 5 for a cold ferment. This beginner-friendly recipe highlights the tangy flavor and robust texture of Hard Red Spring Wheat Flour.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 1g
Keyword Beginner-friendly, bread recipe, heritage wheat, Homemade bread, organic, sourdough, stoneground
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