- Gather your ingredients and equipment
- Mix and ferment the dough
- Shape and proof the dough
- Bake the sourdough bread
Gather your ingredients and equipment
Gather flour, water, sourdough starter, and salt. You will also need a mixing bowl, kitchen scale, and a Dutch oven or baking stone.
Mix and ferment the dough
Combine the ingredients and let the dough ferment for several hours, allowing the natural yeast to develop and give the bread its characteristic flavor.
Shape and proof the dough
After fermentation, shape the dough into a loaf and let it proof in a floured banneton or bowl. This step allows the dough to rise and develop its final shape.
Bake the sourdough bread
Preheat your oven and baking vessel, then carefully transfer the proofed dough into the hot vessel. Bake the bread until it is golden brown and has a crispy crust. Enjoy your freshly baked sourdough bread!