Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the starter, warm water, oil, honey, and salt. Stir to dissolve everything thoroughly.
- Gradually add the bread flour, mixing until there are no dry bits left. The dough should be shaggy and sticky.
- Cover the bowl and let the mixture rest for 30 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate and kick-start gluten development.
- After resting, wet your hands and knead the dough in the bowl for 3 to 4 minutes, using a push-pull motion.
- Cover and let rest for another 30 minutes. Perform stretch and folds on all sides for a total of 3 sets, each spaced 30 minutes apart.
- Let the dough rise until it is 60 to 75 percent larger, domed, and bubbly along the sides—this can take 5 to 8 hours.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently stretch into a rectangle. Fold sides into the middle and roll into a log, placing seam-side down in a greased 9x5 loaf pan.
- Cover and let the dough rise until it domes about half to one inch over the pan rim, taking 2 to 4 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F. Score the top of the bread and mist lightly with water. Cover with a second loaf pan placed upside down.
- Bake covered for 25 to 30 minutes, then remove the top pan, reduce the heat to 425°F, and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes.
- Allow the bread to cool completely for 2 hours before slicing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Notes
To keep your leftover sourdough fresh, store in a paper bag or wrapped in a tea towel for 1-2 days. For longer storage, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a zip-top bag; it can last up to three months in the freezer.
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