Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread (Master Recipe) Recipe
Learn how to make a delicious Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread with this master recipe. This bread is crusty on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, and full of tangy sourdough flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 13 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 500 grams Organic Bread Flour
- 300 grams Water
- 100 grams Sourdough Starter
- 10–15 grams Sea Salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the starter, flour, salt, and water.
- Knead Dough: Knead until a uniform dough ball forms.
- Stretch and Fold: Repeat the process every 30 minutes for 2 hours.
- Pre-shape: Shape the dough and let it rest for 1 hour.
- Final Shaping: Shape the dough into a circular loaf.
- Proofing: Place the dough in a proofing basket and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat Dutch Oven: Preheat the oven with the dutch oven inside.
- Bake: Bake the bread covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 20-30 minutes.
- Cool: Allow the loaf to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
- Start the sourdough process early in the day.
- Handle the dough gently during shaping for the best results.
- A dutch oven helps create a perfect crust on the bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sourdough Bread, Dutch Oven, Homemade Bread, Artisan Bread
