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Homemade Sourdough Bread

Learn how to make delicious homemade sourdough bread with expert tips and storage instructions.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water warm, around 100°F
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sourdough starter

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Bread Loaf Pan
  • Sharp Blade
  • Oven
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Bread Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, water, and sourdough starter until a dough forms.
  2. Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rest at room temperature for 4-12 hours.
  4. Shape the dough and place it in a loaf pan or onto a baking sheet.
  5. Allow the dough to rise for another 1-2 hours.
  6. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  7. Score the dough with a sharp blade and place it in the oven.
  8. Bake for 30-45 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store in a paper bag or wrapped in a clean kitchen towel for up to 3 days. For long-term storage, wrap slices tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.

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