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Ingredients
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Sourdough Bread
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Mixing the Dough
In a large bowl, combine the bread flour and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the active sourdough starter with water until it is well combined. Pour the starter mixture into the flour and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 2
Kneading
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10-15 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 3
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise at room temperature for about 4-6 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- 4
Shaping
Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and shape it into a round loaf. Place it seam-side down in a floured proofing basket.
- 5
Second Rise
Cover the shaped dough with a cloth and let it rise for another 2-3 hours at room temperature.
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside for about 30 minutes.
- 7
Baking
Once preheated, carefully remove the Dutch oven, place the dough inside (you can score the top for a decorative touch), cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the crust is deeply golden.
- 8
Cooling
Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.
