Sourdough Bread Recipe

There’s something so satisfying about making your own sourdough bread. In this recipe, I’m sharing a step-by-step guide to creating a delicious loaf with a bit more flavor and texture than a simple three-ingredient sourdough. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just getting started, this process will help you achieve a loaf you’ll love. Plus, you can find my favorite tools and ingredients linked below to make the process even easier!

Ingredients:

• 552 grams fresh milled flour

• 358 grams water

• 1 egg

• 2 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup active starter

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp honey

Instructions:

1. Autolyse

   • Combine the flour and water in a large mixing bowl. Mix until just combined.

   • Let it rest for 45 minutes. This allows the wheat to fully hydrate, resulting in a better texture.

2. Mix & Knead

   • After resting, add the egg, salt, active starter, olive oil, and honey.

   • Knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic. Use the windowpane test to check gluten development (approximately 12 minutes in a Bosch mixer).

3. Rest & Fold

   • Cover the dough with a damp tea towel and let it rest for 45 minutes.

   • Briefly knead or fold the dough for 30 seconds. Repeat this process 4 times.

4. Bulk Fermentation

   • Allow the dough to rest for 6-8 hours or until it has doubled in size.

5. Shape the Loaf

   • Gently shape the dough into a round loaf. Roll it on the cutting board to build tension.

   • Place the shaped dough in a mold. I recommend a silicone banneton lined with parchment paper for easy handling.

6. Final Rise

   • Let the dough rise for 1 hour before baking.

   • Just before baking, score the top of the dough with a sharp blade or bread lame.

7. Bake

   • Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Heat a 5 qt cast iron Dutch oven with the lid on for 45 minutes.

   • Carefully place the dough into the heated Dutch oven. Bake with the lid on for 20 minutes.

   • Remove the lid and bake for another 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 205-210°F (96-99°C).

Conclusion:

And there you have it—homemade sourdough bread with incredible flavor and texture! I hope you enjoy making and eating this as much as I do. Don’t forget to check out the links below for all my favorite tools and ingredients, including the NutriMill Harvest Mill and Bosch mixer. Happy baking!

Tools & Ingredients:

• Harvest Mill: Order here (Promo Code: intyrehealing)

• Bosch Mixer: Order here (Promo Code: intyrehealing)

• Favorite Grains: 4 Generations Organic (Promo Code: intyrehealing)

• Dutch Oven: Lodge 5 qt Dutch Oven

• Banneton: Order here