- Gather the necessary ingredients and equipment
- Prepare the sourdough starter
- Mix and knead the dough
- Let the dough rise
- Bake the sourdough bread
Gather the necessary ingredients and equipment
Gather flour, water, salt, and a sourdough starter. You will also need a mixing bowl, a kitchen scale, a dough scraper, and a Dutch oven or baking stone.
Prepare the sourdough starter
Feed your sourdough starter and let it become active. This may take several hours or even a day, depending on the temperature of your kitchen.
Mix and knead the dough
Combine the flour, water, salt, and sourdough starter in a mixing bowl. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Let the dough rise
Allow the dough to rise at room temperature for several hours, folding it a few times during the process to develop gluten and improve the dough's structure.
Bake the sourdough bread
Preheat your oven and baking vessel. Once the dough has finished rising, carefully transfer it to the hot vessel and bake it until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Allow the bread to cool before slicing and enjoying.