Description
Experience the joy of homemade bread with this quick sourdough recipe! In just under two hours, you can delight your senses with a beautifully crusty loaf that offers a soft, chewy interior. Perfect for any occasion, this bread pairs wonderfully with soups, salads, or simply a smear of butter. Whether you’re a novice baker or a seasoned pro, you’ll find this recipe straightforward and rewarding.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, salt, and sugar.
- Gradually add warm water while stirring until it forms a shaggy dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough gently and shape it into a loaf.
- Place in a greased loaf pan or on parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg