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Sourdough Bread

Sourdough Bread

The Crispy Chef
Learn how to make delicious sourdough bread at home without the need for a starter. This simple recipe delivers a tangy, chewy loaf using instant yeast and cold fermentation for a bakery-quality result.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 18 hours
Course Bread
Cuisine American, European
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Dutch oven or oven-safe vessel with a lid
  • Sharp knife or bread lame
  • Kitchen scale

Ingredients
  

  • 390 g 3 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour (10% protein or more)
  • 312 ml 1 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp water
  • 6 g 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 g 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast

Instructions
 

Prepare the Dough:

  • Mix 250g water, 8g salt, and instant yeast in a large bowl. Stir until dissolved. Gradually add 394g of flour, mixing until a rough dough forms.

Cold Fermentation:

  • Let the dough rise at room temperature for 2 hours, performing two sets of stretch and folds 30 minutes apart. Refrigerate for 18 hours to 3 days.

Shape and Score:

  • Remove dough from the fridge and let it rest for 35-40 minutes. Shape into a tight ball and score the top using a sharp knife or lame.

Bake:

  • Preheat your oven to 480°F (250°C) with a Dutch oven inside. Bake the dough for 25 minutes with the lid on, then reduce the heat to 425°F (220°C) and bake for another 20-25 minutes without the lid.

Cool:

  • Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cold fermentation, easy sourdough, high-hydration dough, homemade bread, no-starter sourdough, quick sourdough
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