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French Sourdough Bread

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  • Author: yous
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 390 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful recipe for homemade French Sourdough bread that’s chewy inside and crispy outside, perfect for enjoying with butter.


Ingredients

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  • 500g unbleached bread flour
  • 350ml filtered water
  • 150g active sourdough starter
  • 10g sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, water, and sourdough starter until combined.
  2. After 10 minutes, add salt and mix well.
  3. Let the dough rise at room temperature until puffy, usually around 5 to 6 hours.
  4. Punch the dough down and shape it into a loaf.
  5. Place it in a floured towel and let it rise again.
  6. Preheat the oven to high temperature.
  7. Bake the dough, spraying a little water inside the oven for extra crunch.
  8. Let the bread cool before slicing.

Notes

For best results, allow for longer rises in cooler kitchens or use the fridge for slow proofing overnight.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 200 calories
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg