Sourdough Bread (easy recipe)

Sourdough Bread Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 500 grams all-purpose flour
• 285 grams filtered water
• 150 grams sourdough starter
• 9 grams sea salt

Instructions:

1. Preparing the Starter:
   • Start by adding ½ cup of flour (whole wheat or all-purpose) and 1/2 cup of water to your starter.
   • Stir thoroughly and cover with a towel secured by a rubber band.
   • Let it sit at room temperature for 3 to 24 hours. Look for bubbles, you want an active bubbly starter.
2. How to Care for Your Starter:
   • Feed your starter once a month with ½ cup of flour and ½ cup of water, stirring until well combined. And let sit for a couple hours.
   • Leave the starter in the fridge when not in use. Label it with the last feeding date for reference.
   • Before baking, take the starter out 3 to 24 hours in advance, feed it, and let it sit on the countertop. Look for bubbles or perform a float test for readiness.
3. Sourdough Bread:
   • Feed your starter 3 to 24 hours before starting the bread.
   • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix with a spatula until well combined. Knead for about 1 minute while telling the bread how loved and beautiful it is.
   • Cover the dough with plastic wrap and a towel; let it rest for 30 minutes.
   • Knead again, flip the dough, and cover. Allow it to rise overnight. Sing the bread a nice lullaby.
   • Preheat the oven to 425°F with a Dutch oven inside.
   • Transfer the dough onto well floured parchment paper. Shape the dough, and score.
   • Carefully transfer the dough (with parchment) to the preheated Dutch oven. Bake with the lid on for 25 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
   • Cool the bread outside the Dutch oven. Enjoy!
4. Additional Tips:
   • If you’re not using the starter frequently, feed it once a month. Consider using excess starter for recipes like waffles, cookies, pizza dough, etc.

Note: Adjust starter feeding frequency based on your usage and preferences.