Making sourdough bread can be intimidating, but this recipe is the perfect guide if you’re ready to bake your first loaf of bread. The crust is crunchy, while the crumb is springy and delicious. The recipe calls for bread flour and whole wheat flour, but if you only have all-purpose flour, use 375 grams (1 ½ cups plus 2 tablespoons) water instead of 400 grams for the initial mix.

Quick Info

⏱️ 1080 min • 🍽️ 1 servings • ⭐ 92%

Tags

[Dairy-Free] • [Healthy] • [Vegan] • [Vegetarian] • [Appetizers] • [Breakfast] • [Dinner] • [Lunch]

Ingredients

• 400 grams (1¾ cups) plus 10 grams (1 tablespoon) warm water (about 75°F/24°C), divided, plus more for dipping
• 100 grams (½ cup) mature active [Sourdough Starter] (https://tasty.co/recipe/sourdough-starter)
• 400 grams (3 cups) bread flour or all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Note)
• 100 grams (⅔ cup) whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour (see note)
• 10 grams (1 tablespoon plus ¼ teaspoon) kosher salt
• Food scale or measuring cups
• Bench scraper
• Proofing basket or medium bowl lined with cotton towel
• Dutch oven or cast iron pan or combo cooker or loaf pan
• Sharp paring knife of bread lame

Instructions Preview

1. Autolyse: Add 400 grams of warm water and …
2. Add the bread flour and whole wheat flour….
3. Bulk fermentation: After resting the dough…

…and 17 more steps

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Recipe by: Katie Aubin, Marissa Buie • From: Tasty