True Taste Sourdough Bread with Cracked Pepper

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A no-knead sourdough loaf featuring a crisp crust and chewy interior, enhanced with cracked black pepper for a genuinely bold flavor. This French-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs active sourdough starter, all-purpose flour, bread flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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

• 1/2 cup active sourdough starter
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup bread flour
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cracked black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup active sourdough starter, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup bread flour, 1 1/2 cups water, and 1 1/2 tsp salt. Mix until no dry flour remains, then cover and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: After 30 minutes, add 1 tsp cracked black pepper to the dough, then fold the dough over itself 3 times using a wet spatula, letting it rest for 30 minutes. Repeat folding twice more with 30-minute rests in between.
3. Step 3: Transfer dough to a floured bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and refrigerate for 12-18 hours (overnight) for slow fermentation.
4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 450°F with a Dutch oven inside for 30 minutes. Gently shape the dough into a ball on a floured surface, place seam-side up in the hot Dutch oven, and score the top with a sharp knife.
5. Step 5: Cover with the lid and bake for 20 minutes, then remove lid and bake for 25 more minutes until the crust is deep golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F.