Patachou Sourdough Bread - Loaf Recipe
Mild Sourdough sandwich bread, sliced
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Mixing the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, bread flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Adding Starter and Water
Add the active sourdough starter and water to the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3
Kneading the Dough
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Fermentation
- 4
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shaping the Dough
Once the dough has risen, gently deflate it and turn it out onto a floured surface. Shape it into a loaf by flattening it into a rectangle and rolling it tightly.
- 6
Baking
- 7
Preheat the Oven
About 30 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- 8
Baking the Loaf
Once preheated, place the loaf in the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- 9
Cooling
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
