Soft and Chewy Sourdough Bread: The Best Homemade Delight
Learn how to make the perfect soft and chewy sourdough bread from scratch with this easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the sourdough starter with warm water.
- Add the flour and salt, and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 4-6 hours.
- Shape the dough and let it rise again for 1-2 hours.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F for 30-35 minutes.
Notes
- For a crustier loaf, place a pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Soft and Chewy Sourdough Bread Made from Scratch