Description
Same Day Sourdough Bread is a crusty, flavorful artisan-style loaf made from a sourdough starter—ready to bake and enjoy in just one day. This simplified method delivers tangy taste and chewy texture without the multi-day wait.
Ingredients
- 100g active sourdough starter
- 375g water (room temperature)
- 500g bread flour
- 10g salt
Instructions
- Feed your sourdough starter a few hours before baking so it’s active and bubbly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine starter, water, and flour. Mix until no dry bits remain. Cover and let rest (autolyse) for 30 minutes.
- Add salt to the dough and mix it in using stretch and fold motions until incorporated.
- Let the dough rest at room temperature for 4–5 hours, performing stretch and folds every 30 minutes during the first 2 hours.
- After bulk fermentation, turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a round or oval loaf.
- Place the shaped dough seam-side up in a floured banneton or towel-lined bowl. Cover and let rise for 1.5 to 2 hours until puffy.
- While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Turn the dough onto parchment paper, score the top with a sharp blade, and transfer it into the preheated Dutch oven.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for another 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
Substitute up to 30% of the bread flour with whole wheat or rye flour for added flavor.Add mix-ins like seeds, olives, or herbs for variety.Use a baking stone and tray of water for steam if you don’t have a Dutch oven.For stronger sour flavor, refrigerate dough overnight before baking.Let cool completely to avoid a gummy texture when slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
