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Simple Sourdough Bread
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Simple Sourdough Bread

15 hServes 2Nutri-Score C€
from @betterbakesbygrace2 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • sourdough starter (active)Other200 g
  • water (room temperature)Beverages700 ml
  • bread flourGrains900 g
  • whole wheat flourGrains100 g
  • water (bassinage, extra water)Beverages50 ml
  • saltSpices20 g

per serving

Nutrition

1,855kcal

Carbs
380 g
Proteins
59 g
Fat
11 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • banneton
  • Dutch oven
  • Bench scraper

step by step

Method

  1. Mix the dough

    • Pour the water into a bowl and add the active starter, mixing to dissolve.
    • Add the bread flour and whole wheat flour and mix until no dry spots remain.
    • Cover and set aside.
    Step 1

  2. Add bassinage and salt

    • Add the extra water and the salt.
    • Mix to incorporate.
    Step 2

  3. Slap and folds

    • Slap the dough on the counter and fold it over itself repeatedly.
    • Continue until the dough comes together, is smooth and no longer sticky.
    Step 3

  4. Coil folds

    • Cover the dough and complete a round of coil folds.
    • Repeat every 30 minutes for 4 rounds total.
    Step 4

  5. Bulk ferment

    • Cover and let sit at room temperature until the dough pulls away from the container, has at least doubled in size and is filled with bubbles.
    Step 5

  6. Divide and rest

    • Turn the dough out and divide it into 2 pieces.
    • Shape into balls, cover and let rest.
    Step 6

  7. Shape and cold proof

    • Flip the dough over and fold the bottom to the top, then the sides in, crossing over.
    • Pull the dough down to the bottom, tucking the corners, then roll it against the counter to tighten.
    • Place seam side up in floured bannetons or lined bowls, dust with flour and cover.
    • Refrigerate overnight.
    Step 7

  8. Preheat the baking vessel

    • Preheat the baking vessel at 500 °F (260 °C).
    Step 8

  9. Bake

    • Score the cold dough with one strong line down the side.
    • Place in the hot baking vessel and bake with the lid on at 500 °F (260 °C).
    • Drop the heat to 450 °F (230 °C) and bake with no lid.
    Step 9

  10. Cool

    • Let the loaves cool before slicing.
    Step 10
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