Simple Weekend Sourdough Bread Recipe
Sourdough Bread Image by Vivian Villa
Sourdough bread has become one of the most popular breads to make due to its unique flavor and artisan appeal. Plus, it can be easier to digest than other types of bread. If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at making a delicious loaf of sourdough bread but have no idea where to start, this recipe is for you.
In this post, Chef Vivian Villa, founder of Unbutter, walks you through everything you need to do to bake the best sourdough bread.
What You’ll Need to Make Sourdough Bread
Enameled cast iron pot with lid
Parchment paper
Flour all purpose 4 1/3 cups (550g)
Semolina (or bread flour) 1/3 cup (50g)
Water , very warm (drained from sour cream or yogurt is ideal) 1 1/2 cups
Yeast 1/4 tsp
Salt 1.5 tbsp
Sugar a pinch
How to Make Sourdough Bread
Chef Villa states that this is a weekend recipe and that overnight dough rest will yield the best flavor.
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the flours and salt, and set aside.
Step 2: In bowl, combine water, yeast and sugar. Let it rest 5 minutes in a warm place (oven or microwave) until it blooms.
Step 3: Add yeast mixture to flours, shake bowl gently to combine or use chopstick or handle of wooden spoon to bring everything together to a shaggy mass. (It will look messy)
Step 4: Cover with plastic wrap or tea towel and let it rest on the counter for 24 hours.
Step 5: With floured hands, gather dough together on lightly floured surface. Do 4 stretches—this is done by pulling dough over onto other side, turning and repeating 4x until complete circle is done.
Step 6: Line the pot with parchment paper, then dust with flour.
Step 7: Place dough ball (seam side down) into pot, place lid on top, and let it rest 2 hours on the counter.
Step 8: After 2 hours, score top across surface with sharp knife, lightly dust with flour, then replace lid and place in cold oven.
Step 9: Turn oven on to 450°F and let it bake for 40 minutes.
Step 10: After 40 minutes, remove the lid and bake for an additional 10 minutes to crust surface.
Slow Down and Bake a Tasty Loaf of Sourdough Bread!
Personally, I find breadmaking therapeutic and love the fact that it is healthier than most store-bought bread. You can bake for your family or even turn it into a side hustle. There are many people starting to make and sell sourdough bread for extra cash who live in states with “cottage laws,” so that’s an option too.
Try out this simple sourdough bread recipe this week, and make sure to check back for other recipes here and at Unbutter.ca!
