Cheese and Herb Sourdough Bread

Directions

  1. 1Pour liquid into a bowl with sourdough starter.
  2. 2Whisk the starter into the water.
  3. 3Add flour to the mixture.
  4. 4Mix the ingredients together to form a dough.
  5. 5Shape the dough into a round.
  6. 6Bake in a Dutch oven.
  7. 7Cut the bread in half.

Ingredients

  • 175 g active sourdough starter
  • 325 g water
  • 475 g flour
  • 10 g salt
  • 100 g shredded cheese
  • 2 tablespoons dried herbs basil, oregano, parsley, thyme

Equipment

bowlwhiskmeasuring cupbanneton basketDutch oven

Tips

  • Mix starter, water, flour and salt until combined.
  • Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
  • Complete 4 sets of stretch and folds, 1 round every 30 minutes.
  • Add your mix ins during your second last round.
  • Cover and let rise for 2-3 hours in a warm spot. It should rise by 40-50%.
  • Shape your dough, place in banneton basket and let it cold proof in the fridge for 2 hours.
  • Bake in a preheated Dutch oven at 450°F (230°C) for 20 minutes lid on, 15-20 minutes lid off until gold brown, and internal temperature of 200-205f