Homemade Sourdough Bread Recipe
Get a crispy crust and soft crumb with this easy homemade sourdough bread recipe. Follow simple steps to bake.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Prepare the Starter
Stir the sourdough starter into warm water, add salt, then gradually mix in flour and knead for 5 minutes.
First Rise
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature.
Fold the Dough
After 2-3 hours, punch down the dough, stretch and fold it several times.
Shape and Second Rise
Form the dough into a round, place it in a bowl lined with a floured cloth, cover and let rise again.
Preheat and Score
Line a pot with parchment paper, carefully invert the dough into it and make shallow cuts on top.
Create Steam
Place a heatproof dish filled with water in the oven to generate steam.
Bake Covered
Preheat oven to 210°C, bake covered for 25 minutes.
Uncover and Continue Baking
Reduce temperature to 180°C, remove the lid carefully, and bake for another 25 minutes until golden.