Ring-Shaped Sourdough Bread

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A charming ring-shaped loaf with a chewy crumb and tangy sourdough flavor, perfect for slicing and serving with soups or as a centerpiece for cheese boards. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs Bread flour, Active sourdough starter, Warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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: 30 min Cook: 45 min Serves 8 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 500g bread flour, 100g active sourdough starter, 300ml warm water, 10g salt, and 5g sugar. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Step 2: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Step 3: Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest at room temperature for 2 hours.
  4. Step 4: Punch down the dough, roll it into a long log, and join the ends to form a ring. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Step 5: Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  6. Step 6: Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Bake for 25 minutes, then reduce heat to 200°C (390°F) and bake 20 minutes more until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 93°C (200°F).
  7. Step 7: Cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.

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