Homemade Sourdough Bread Recipe Farmhouse On Boone Style

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of sourdough bread-making? This delightful and rewarding culinary adventure will enhance your baking skills and fill your home with the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked bread. Let’s get started!

Image of Sourdough Bread

Take a moment to admire the beauty of this homemade sourdough bread. The golden crust and airy interior are a testament to the magic of fermentation and time.

Ingredients for Sourdough Bread

To create your own delicious sourdough bread, gather the following ingredients:

500g bread flour
350ml water (room temperature)
100g active sourdough starter
10g salt

Instructions to Make Sourdough Bread

Follow these straightforward steps to produce a flavorful loaf of sourdough bread that will impress your friends and family:

Mixing the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour and water. Stir until no dry flour remains. Cover with a damp towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Add the Starter and Salt: After the resting period, add your active sourdough starter and salt to the mixture. Using your hands, mix everything together until fully incorporated.
Bulk Fermentation: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp cloth. Let the dough rise at room temperature for about 4 to 6 hours, performing stretch and folds every 30 minutes during the first 2 hours.
Shape the Dough: After the bulk fermentation, gently turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Shape it into a tight round or oval loaf.
Final Rise: Place the shaped dough into a proofing basket or a bowl lined with a floured cloth. Cover it and let it rise for another 2 to 4 hours.
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) about 30 minutes before baking.
Bake the Bread: Carefully place the dough in a Dutch oven or on a baking stone. If you’re using a Dutch oven, cover it with the lid. Bake for 30 minutes covered, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Cool Down: Once baked, let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into it.

Enjoy your homemade sourdough bread fresh out of the oven or toasted with some butter. Happy baking!