- Gather the necessary ingredients and equipment
- Prepare the sourdough starter and let it ferment
- Mix the dough and let it rise
- Shape the dough and let it rise again
- Bake the sourdough bread to perfection
Gather the necessary ingredients and equipment
Gather high-quality flour, water, salt, and a mature sourdough starter. You will also need a mixing bowl, a kitchen scale, a dough scraper, and a Dutch oven for baking.
Prepare the sourdough starter and let it ferment
Feed your sourdough starter and let it ferment at room temperature until it is active and bubbly. This may take several hours or even overnight.
Mix the dough and let it rise
Combine the flour, water, salt, and sourdough starter to form a shaggy dough. Let the dough rest and rise at room temperature for several hours, folding it periodically to develop gluten.
Shape the dough and let it rise again
Shape the risen dough into a round or oval loaf and place it in a floured proofing basket. Let the dough rise again until it is puffy and airy.
Bake the sourdough bread to perfection
Preheat your Dutch oven, transfer the risen dough into it, and bake with the lid on for a portion of the time and then with the lid off to achieve a crispy crust. Allow the bread to cool before slicing and enjoying.