Classic Sourdough Loaf
A slow-fermented sourdough bread with complex flavor, built through a patient rise and careful shaping. This Bread-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs Unbleached all-purpose flour, Water, Active sourdough starter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups Water
- 1/2 cup Active sourdough starter
- 1 1/2 tsp Sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 cups water, and 1/2 cup active sourdough starter; mix until no dry flour remains, then cover with a damp cloth and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Sprinkle 1 1/2 tsp sea salt over the dough and fold the dough over itself 6 times with a rubber spatula, resting for 15 minutes between folds to develop gluten structure.
- Step 3: Shape into a tight boule, place seam-side up in a floured banneton, cover with a cloth, and refrigerate for 12-18 hours for slow fermentation until doubled in size.
