GOLDEN SOURDOUGH BREAD
This recipe makes 4 golden and delicious loaves. When I first became curious about sourdough and the mysterious smelly substance called sourdough starter, I asked around if anyone had any to share. I found one of the nicest ladies that shared her starter and knowledge with me. The starter that I am using is now close to 130...
Provided by Shelene Wilhelm
Categories Savory Breads
Time 8h40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. What is expanded sourdough starter? The night before baking bread, take your active starter out and add flour and water to it, at 3 parts flour and 2 parts water or whey. Place a light covering over the starter so the top doesn't dry out. It sits overnight and expands. In the morning, it's beautiful and bubbly. Part of this goes into your bread dough and some always goes back into your jar to save as your starter.
- 2. Mix expanded sourdough, buttermilk (or water), dry milk, sugar, salt, and butter. Add 5 cups flour and beat until smooth. Let stand 15 minutes.
- 3. Add enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead, adding flour, until dough is no longer sticky. Place dough in large bowl sprayed with cooking oil. Cover with a dish towel or place lid on top (not sealed but just on top). Let rise until double in volume. This could take 3 to 8 hours depending on the warmth of the room. Some believe that the longer the rise takes for the sourdough, the better the flavor. I like to place mine in my cold oven with the light on right before I go to bed. In the morning, it is ready to punch and knead down. The picture here is of the dough before it has risen. By the time it has risen, it has doubled in size and filled my large "Tupperware thatsa bowl" completely.
- 4. Knead down and divide into four. Shape the 4 into loaves and place into greased and lightly floured loaf pans. Let rise until about ¾ inch over top of pan. This can be done again, inside your cold oven with the light on. This will not take as long as the unshaped rising did. Do not preheat oven. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. After removing from oven, remove from pans and place on cooling racks. Rub butter on tops of hot loaves. Cover with kitchen towels as loaves cool. Bread slices best when the loaves have cooled. However, if patience is not available and the bread smells and looks too irresistible to wait till cool, cut carefully so you don't smash down the loaf. Enjoy!
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Dominic DeMaria
[email protected]Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe.
mr saifu07
[email protected]The bread was a bit dry.
Ashif Mhd
[email protected]The bread didn't rise as much as I expected.
Lily Philpott
[email protected]This bread is a bit too sour for my taste.
Abu Hararà
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the bread would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's delicious!
Jose Casas
[email protected]I had a little trouble getting the starter going, but once I did, the bread turned out great.
Clam Hany
[email protected]This bread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor and texture are amazing.
Jam Sidieq
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's my new go-to sourdough bread recipe.
Ramhirday Mahato
[email protected]This bread is so versatile. I use it for sandwiches, toast, and even croutons.
warda fahd
[email protected]The tangy flavor of this bread is perfect. It's not too sour, and it's not too mild.
Robert Mugisha
[email protected]I love the golden crust on this bread. It's so crispy and flavorful.
Rudra Neupane
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer. I used to buy sourdough bread from the store, but now I make it at home all the time. It's so much better!
Wad Uddin
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!
Natalie W
[email protected]This bread is delicious! I love the tangy flavor and the crispy crust. It's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own.
mukoso Edward
[email protected]I'm a sourdough bread newbie, and this recipe was perfect for me. It was easy to follow, and the bread turned out amazing! I'll definitely be making this bread again.
Liana Lloyd
[email protected]This is the best sourdough bread recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love the golden crust and the chewy texture.
Prince Sinyangwe
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of sourdough bread. But I'm so glad I did! This bread is delicious! It's tangy and flavorful, but not too sour. The texture is perfect, too - it's chewy on the inside and crispy on the
Jimmie Crabtree
[email protected]This sourdough bread recipe is a keeper! The flavor is amazing, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I've made it several times now, and it always turns out great.