Ingredients:
- 500g all-purpose flour
- 350ml water (lukewarm)
- 100g sourdough starter (active)
- 10g salt
Instructions:
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Mix Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, water, and sourdough starter. Mix until all the ingredients are combined. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
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Add Salt:
- After the resting period, add the salt and mix it into the dough thoroughly.
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Bulk Fermentation:
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise at room temperature for about 4 to 5 hours, or until it has roughly doubled in size. Perform a series of stretch and folds every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours to strengthen the dough.
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Shape the Dough:
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a round loaf. Place the dough in a well-floured proofing basket or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Final Proof:
- Cover the dough loosely with a cloth and let it proof for another 2 to 3 hours, until it has noticeably puffed up.
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Preheat Oven:
- At least 30 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F). If you have a baking stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well. You can also place a pan at the bottom of the oven to create steam.
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Bake:
- Score the top of the dough with a sharp knife or a lame. Transfer the dough (with the parchment paper if using a baking sheet) directly onto the preheated stone or leave it on the baking sheet.
- Add a cup of water to the hot pan at the bottom of the oven to create steam. Close the oven door quickly to trap the steam.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crust is deeply golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
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Cooling:
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least an hour before slicing.
- Calories: 165
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 0.5g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fiber: 1g
Grocery List:
- All-Purpose Flour: 500g
- Water: Preferably filtered, for mixing
- Sourdough Starter: 100g, ensure it is active
- Salt: 10g, fine sea salt recommended
Each item includes the necessary amounts, and you can purchase them in packages that suit the quantities mentioned to ensure you have exactly what you need.
Happy baking!
