Mission-Style Sourdough Bread with Golden State Honey Glaze

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A crusty sourdough bread inspired by California’s historic missions, finished with a sweet honey glaze that highlights local beekeeping traditions. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs active sourdough starter, warm water, bread flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 45 min Serves 8 American cuisine 200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup active sourdough starter with 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F) and stir until dissolved.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 cups bread flour and 2 tsp salt to the mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Step 3: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 450°F and place a Dutch oven inside to heat.
  5. Step 5: Shape the dough into a round loaf and carefully transfer it into the preheated Dutch oven. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown.
  7. Step 7: While the bread bakes, mix 3 tbsp local California honey with 1 tbsp melted unsalted butter.
  8. Step 8: Remove the bread from the oven and immediately brush the honey-butter glaze over the crust. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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