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Sourdough Bread Recipe

Kate Donahue
This sourdough bread recipe calls for some patience. But we promise it will pay off!
2 from 77 votes
Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 day 30 minutes
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 16 1 slice
Calories 159 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Sourdough Starter
  • 5 cups All-Purpose Flour divided
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, vigorously beat together the fed sourdough starter, 3 cups of flour and 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water. If the dough is not smooth add a little more water, a tablespoon at a time just until a smooth dough forms.
  • Cover the bowl and leave at room temperature for 4 hours then refrigerate 12 hours or overnight.
  • Add the remaining 2 cups of flour, sugar and salt to the dough. Either by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, knead the dough until smooth.
  • Cover the bowl and allow the dough to rise until nearly doubled, smooth and relaxed. This may take anywhere from 2-5 hours. Do not rush this process.
  • Gently divide the risen dough in half. Gently form two loaves and ideally, place them in a covered stone baker or on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and rise until very puffy, 2-4 hours.
  • If baking on a parchment-lined baking sheet, place an empty broiler pan in the lower portion of oven. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Slash the tops of both loaves and mist with water. Place in preheated oven and if using parchment-lined baking sheet, pour one cup boiling water in broiler pan below loaves and immediately close oven door.
  • Bake loaves or 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gSodium: 291mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Baking, Bread, Side Dishes, Vegan
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