Basic Sourdough Recipe

Directions

  1. 1Mix water, starter, flour, honey, and olive oil, then rest for 1 hour.
  2. 2Mix water, starter, flour, honey, and olive oil, then rest for 1 hour.
  3. 3Mix water, starter, flour, honey, and olive oil, then rest for 1 hour.
  4. 4Add salt and mix until smooth for 3-5 minutes.
  5. 5Add salt and mix until smooth for 3-5 minutes.
  6. 6Add salt and mix until smooth for 3-5 minutes.
  7. 7Do 4 folds every 30 minutes for a total of 2 hours.
  8. 8Do 4 folds every 30 minutes for a total of 2 hours.
  9. 9Do 4 folds every 30 minutes for a total of 2 hours.
  10. 10Bulk ferment until puffy (30-50% rise).
  11. 11Bulk ferment until puffy (30-50% rise).
  12. 12Bulk ferment until puffy (30-50% rise).
  13. 13Pre-shape and rest for 30 minutes.
  14. 14Pre-shape and rest for 30 minutes.
  15. 15Pre-shape and rest for 30 minutes.
  16. 16Final shape and cold ferment overnight.
  17. 17Final shape and cold ferment overnight.
  18. 18Final shape and cold ferment overnight.
  19. 19Preheat oven to 475 fahrenheit.
  20. 20Preheat oven to 475 fahrenheit.
  21. 21Preheat oven to 475 fahrenheit.
  22. 22Score and bake for 30 minutes with the lid on.
  23. 23Score and bake for 30 minutes with the lid on.
  24. 24Score and bake for 30 minutes with the lid on.
  25. 25Bake for 15-20 minutes without the lid at 450 fahrenheit.
  26. 26Bake for 15-20 minutes without the lid at 450 fahrenheit.
  27. 27Bake for 15-20 minutes without the lid at 450 fahrenheit.

Ingredients

  • 150 g starter (100% hydration)
  • 150 g starter (100% hydration)
  • 150 g starter (100% hydration)
  • 325 g water
  • 325 g water
  • 325 g water
  • 500 g bread flour
  • 500 g bread flour
  • 500 g bread flour
  • 20 g rye flour
  • 20 g rye flour
  • 20 g rye flour
  • 30 g brown sugar
  • 30 g brown sugar
  • 30 g brown sugar
  • 20 g olive oil
  • 20 g olive oil
  • 20 g olive oil
  • 10 g salt
  • 10 g salt
  • 10 g salt

Equipment

knifecutting board