CHEF JOHN'S SOURDOUGH BREAD
Making your own sourdough bread does take a while, but the amount of actual work is minimal--and the bread you'll get is spectacular! See the footnote link to how to make the sourdough starter.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Sourdough Bread Recipes
Time 21h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Measure out starter into a bowl. Add water, salt, and bread flour. Mix until ingredients are well blended into a very sticky dough. Cover with aluminum foil; let rest 4 hours at 70 to 75 degrees F (22 degrees C).
- With wet hands, fold dough over on itself 3 or 4 times. Cover with foil and allow dough to ferment for 2 more hours.
- Generously dust a bread form with rice flour (see Chef's Note for banneton substitution).
- Scrape dough out onto a lightly floured work surface (you can use bread flour or all-purpose flour). Shape into a ball with a smooth, unbroken surface, using just enough flour on the surface to keep it from sticking. Transfer smooth-side down to banneton. Pinch together the rougher edges of the surface toward the center to smooth them and maintain the round ball shape.
- Cover and refrigerate 12 hours to slow the fermentation process.
- Remove loaf from the refrigerator and let it rise in a warm spot until the dough springs slowly back and retains a slight indentation when poked gently with a finger, about 3 to 5 hours.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dust surface of dough with flour. Gently invert banneton over the baking sheet and transfer dough onto parchment paper. Gently brush off excess rice flour. Score the top of the dough about 1/8-inch deep with a sharp knife to create a shallow slit running across the center. Mist entire surface lightly with water.
- Bake in the center of preheated oven until beautifully browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Transfer to a rack to cool completely (do not slice loaf while it is still warm).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 404.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
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steven niyitegeka
[email protected]This bread is so good, I could eat it every day. It's the perfect bread for any occasion.
Harsh Arora
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good sourdough bread recipe for ages. This one is definitely a keeper!
Clarence Logue
[email protected]This bread is amazing! It's the perfect combination of tangy and chewy. I love it toasted with butter and jam.
Seairah Hall
[email protected]I've been baking sourdough bread for years and this is one of the best recipes I've found. The bread is always perfect and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Nathan Zwing
[email protected]This bread is delicious! I love the tangy flavor and the chewy texture. It's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating plain.
Bablu Sah
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of sourdough bread and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The bread is flavorful and has a great crust. I highly recommend it!
ZIDDI GAMING OFFICIAL
[email protected]This bread is so good, I could eat it every day. It's the perfect bread for any occasion.
RAYAAN King
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good sourdough bread recipe for ages. This one is definitely a keeper!
Rakesh Nishu
[email protected]This bread is amazing! It's the perfect combination of tangy and chewy. I love it toasted with butter and jam.
Ruth Thomas
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The bread is absolutely delicious! I've already shared the recipe with all my friends.
Qeen 309
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! I've never been able to make sourdough bread before, but this recipe made it so easy. The bread turned out perfect and I'm so proud of myself.
jahangir Uddin
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches, toast, or just eating plain. I highly recommend it!
Advanced Mulla
[email protected]I love this recipe! The bread is always perfect and it's so easy to make. I've even started giving loaves to my friends and family as gifts.
hafiza hina
[email protected]This is the best sourdough bread I've ever had! The crust is crispy and the inside is soft and fluffy. I can't wait to make it again.
Savannah Cecala
[email protected]This bread is the real deal! It has the perfect tang and chewiness that you expect from a good sourdough. I'm so impressed with how easy it was to make.
Than Maung
[email protected]I'm a novice baker, and this recipe was a bit challenging for me. But I'm so glad I stuck with it, because the bread turned out amazing! It was definitely worth the effort.
bisma gujjar
[email protected]I've been wanting to try making sourdough bread for a while now, and this recipe was the perfect place to start. It was easy to follow and the bread turned out delicious! I'm so glad I gave it a try.
manisha gain
[email protected]This sourdough bread recipe is a keeper! The bread turned out perfectly, with a crispy crust and a chewy interior. I'll definitely be making this again.