Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread (Master Recipe)
Master the art of baking with this Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread (Master Recipe) that transforms simple ingredients into a crusty, artisan-style loaf right in your kitchen. This recipe is perfect for both beginners and seasoned bakers, ensuring a delightful baking experience with impressive results. The crispy crust and soft, chewy interior make it an excellent companion for any meal or occasionfrom family dinners to casual gatherings. With a straightforward process and customizable flavor options, you’ll enjoy not only the journey of making your own bread but also the delicious outcome.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams Organic Bread Flour
- 300 grams Water
- 100 grams Sourdough Starter
- 10–15 grams Sea Salt
Instructions
- Combine sourdough starter, bread flour, sea salt, and water in a mixing bowl.
- Knead until you have a uniform dough ball.
- Mist your countertop and dough with water; stretch and fold the dough every 30 minutes for two hours.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf and let it rest for one hour.
- Place in a floured proofing basket and refrigerate overnight (8-12 hours).
- Preheat the Dutch oven to 450F (232C), score the dough, and bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg