Description
A celebration of simple ingredients and the art of bread-making, this sourdough boule features a crackling crust and a chewy, tangy interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g bread flour
- 350g water
- 100g active sourdough starter
- 10g salt
Instructions
- Combine flour and water in a large bowl, mixing until it forms a shaggy dough. Let rest for 30 minutes.
- Incorporate the active sourdough starter and salt into the dough and knead gently until fully combined.
- Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours, folding the dough every hour.
- Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a round loaf, placing it seam side up in a floured proofing basket.
- Let proof for 1-2 hours until the dough is springy.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with the Dutch oven inside for 30 minutes.
- Transfer the dough carefully into the hot Dutch oven seam side down, cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool the bread on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Store leftover bread in a paper bag at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, slice and freeze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg