Sourdough Bread Recipe

Sourdough bread is very popular at the moment. Check out my easy sourdough bread recipe which is made from scratch and involves making a sourdough starter.

1. In a large mixing bowl, mix the starter with 300ml of lukewarm water.
2. Add the strong white bread flour into the bowl and loosely mix together.
3. Cover and leave to proof for 2 hours.
4. Mix in the salt and knead lightly using a stretching/folding technique (see video below). Form into a ball, cover with clingfilm and leave for 15 minutes. Repeat this process 3 times.
5. After the third short proof, briefly knead again and form into a ball.
6. Place into a greased bowl, cover and leave to proof for 4 hours, or until doubled in size.
7. Preheat the oven to 220c/430f and place a dish of water at the bottom of the oven.
8. Turn the loaf out onto a baking tray lined with greaseproof or parchment paper. Sprinkle with flour and score the top of the loaf.
9. Place in the oven for 40-50 minutes.
10. When well risen and golden all over, remove from the oven, leave to cool and enjoy.

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