- Gather your ingredients and equipment
- Mix and ferment the dough
- Shape and proof the dough
- Bake the sourdough bread
- Cool and enjoy your homemade sourdough bread
Gather your ingredients and equipment
Gather flour, water, salt, and sourdough starter. You'll also need a mixing bowl, kitchen scale, and a Dutch oven for baking.
Mix and ferment the dough
Combine the ingredients and let the dough ferment for several hours to develop flavor and texture.
Shape and proof the dough
After fermenting, shape the dough into a loaf and let it proof in a floured banneton or bowl.
Bake the sourdough bread
Preheat the Dutch oven, transfer the proofed dough into it, and bake with the lid on for a portion of the time and then with the lid off to develop a crispy crust.
Cool and enjoy your homemade sourdough bread
Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing and enjoying the delicious results of your efforts.