SLOW, LAZY SOURDOUGH BREAD
The long, slow fermentation of 100% whole grain flour results in a flavorful, nutritious, wholesome loaf of bread to feed your family's bodies and souls.
Provided by homebreadbaker
Categories Recipes
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine starter into water, stirring until starter is fully dispersed.
- Combine salt with flour in the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, turn on low speed, and slowly add water / starter mixture (see video "Lazy Mixing and Kneading").
- After fully combined, set mixer to medium speed and allow it to knead dough for 3 - 5 minutes until dough is forming a relatively smooth ball around the hook.
- Transfer dough into a mixing bowl or rising bucket and let sit until dough just starts to visibly rise (~ 6 - 8 hours). At this point you may optionally want to perform one or two rounds of stretching and folding (separated by half an hour) to build some strength / tension in the dough. I usually do this, but it's not a hard requirement.
- Keep an eye on the rising dough, checking in with it at least once an hour.
- When it has risen to twice its initial volume (or whenever you feel the bulk proofing has come to a good ending point), prepare a lined proofing basket by flouring the inside and set it aside.
- Moisten a work surface with a small amount of water, moisten your hands, and turn the dough out onto the moist work surface.
- Build tension and shape the dough into your preferred shape (boule, batard, oblong) and then transfer into the proofing basket, cover and place in the refrigerator for 12 - 16 hours. The length of this cold second proof can be stretched to suit your schedule. Shoot for a minimum of 12 hours, but the maximum can be pretty long; 24, 36, maybe even 48 hours would probably be fine.
- When ready to bake, pre-heat oven and baking vessel to 450f.
- Transfer cold dough into pre-heated baking vessel* and score as you like.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes at 450f.
- Reduce oven temperature to 375f, uncover and bake for an additional 25 minutes.
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Heera Jani
jani.heera@yahoo.comI would not recommend this recipe.
Nirmal bhandari
b.n@hotmail.comI'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my bread turned out really dense.
JK MEDIA
jmedia@gmail.comThis recipe is not suitable for beginners.
Sheikh Arifuzzaman
sheikh_a@aol.comI found the instructions to be a bit confusing.
Bilal Ahmad Baloch
bb99@gmail.comThis bread is a bit too sour for my taste.
Jediah Wangui
jediah-w46@gmail.comOverall, I'm really happy with this recipe and I would definitely recommend it to others.
Nahbila Synthia
synthia.n@yahoo.comI had a little trouble getting the dough to rise properly, but I think that was due to my own error.
DINODO GAMER
gamerd@gmail.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort.
Buxial.khan.jamali Buxial.khan.jamali
b-b97@aol.comI can't wait to try this recipe with different flours and add-ins.
Abid Ansaari
abid.a@aol.comThis bread freezes really well, so I can always have a fresh loaf on hand.
Roni mridha
mridha-roni82@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to sourdough bread recipe.
FF Loveer
l-f10@gmail.comThis bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own. It's so versatile.
MUWANGUZi SHAWN
muwanguzi.s95@gmail.comI love the flavor of the sourdough starter in this bread. It gives it such a unique and delicious taste.
Komares Mandol
mandol@gmail.comI'm new to sourdough baking and this recipe was so helpful. It gave me all the information I needed to get started.
amir islam
a-i41@hotmail.comThis is the best sourdough bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Patrik Kandrac
patrik@hotmail.comI was skeptical about the overnight rise, but it really does make a difference. The bread is so light and airy.
Md Mzin
m-m21@gmail.comThe crust on this bread is amazing! It's so crispy and flavorful.
mpho gaobakwe
m-gaobakwe37@aol.comThis bread is so delicious, it's hard to believe it's made with such simple ingredients. I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Ali Alì
a_a97@gmail.comI love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to follow and the ingredients are pantry staples.
shauna miller
s.m75@hotmail.comThis sourdough bread recipe is a game-changer! I've never had such a flavorful, chewy, and aromatic loaf of bread. My family and friends were raving about it.