Simple Sourdough

My first sourdough with my new starter!

Overview

Yield: 1 large loaf

Ingredients

  • 150g yeast starter
  • 250g water
  • 25g olive oil
  • 500g bread flour
  • 10g sea salt

Steps

  1. Whisk together starter, water, sugar, and olive oil with a fork.
  2. Add flour and salt to bowl, mix with hands until combined and shaggy.
  3. Cover with wet kitchen towel and rest/autolyse for 30 minutes.
  4. Work dough into a ball and re-cover with wet kitchen towel.
  5. Proof for 6 hours, check towel and re-dampen if necessary.
  6. Re-shape dough into ball, place into proofing bowl, cover with wet towel, and let rest for additional hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 450°F
  8. Transfer dough to dutch oven, place covered in oven, lower temperature to 400°F
  9. After 20 minutes, uncover.
  10. After 35 minutes, check for temperature 205°F - 210°F
  11. Remove from oven to wire rack and let rest for 1 hour.
  12. Enjoy!

Sources

https://www.theclevercarrot.com/2014/01/sourdough-bread-a-beginners-guide/

Images

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