Sourdough bread
Sourdough bread recipes have been around for centuries. The earliest known recipe dates back to ancient Egypt. This bread was made with a sourdough starter, which is a mix of flour and water that is left to ferment. The starter helps to leaven the bread and gives it a distinctive sour flavor.
Sourdough bread was brought to the United States by early settlers. San Francisco is known for its sourdough bread, which is made with a starter that dates back to the 1850s. The starter is kept alive by feeding it flour and water. It is then used to make sourdough bread, which is a staple in the city.
Sourdough bread recipes have evolved over the years. Today, there are many different variations of sourdough bread, including rye sourdough, whole wheat sourdough, and gluten-free sourdough. Despite the variations, the bread is still made with a sourdough starter and still has that distinct sour flavor.
Advice
Making sourdough bread can seem intimidating, but with the right tips, it can be a very rewarding experience. Start by finding a quality sourdough starter from a reputable source, and then feed it regularly until it has reached its peak activity. Next, mix the starter with the other ingredients, such as flour, water, and salt. Allow the dough to rise for several hours, then shape it into loaves and proof it for a second time. Finally, bake the loaves at a moderate temperature for about an hour. With patience, practice, and a little bit of luck, you can make delicious sourdough bread every time.
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Recipes
Cheaters No Knead Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread
- greek yogurt
- honey
- salt
- water
- yeast
- all purpose flour
Extra-Tangy Sourdough Bread
- sourdough starter
- water
- salt
- king arthur all purpose flour
Rustic Sourdough Bread
- sourdough starter
- yeast
- water
- salt
- king arthur all purpose flour
Rustic Italian Sourdough Bread
- Bread Dough
- ice
- wheat flour
- salt
- levain
- durum wheat flour
- all purpose flour
- water
- Levain
- all purpose flour
- sourdough starter
- water
- wheat flour
Chocolate-Cherry Sourdough Bread
- canola oil
- liquid sourdough starter
- dark chocolate chip
- espresso
- cherry
- yeast
- salt
- bread flour
- cocoa powder
- water
Amish Sourdough Bread
- yeast
- sourdough starter
- water
- baking soda
- salt
- sugar
- all purpose flour
Easy Sourdough Bread Recipe
- water
- salt
- sourdough starter
- all purpose flour
Spelt Sourdough Bread
- sourdough starter
- water
- salt
- wheat spelt flour
Basic Sourdough Bread
- sugar
- sourdough starter
- yeast
- bread flour
- all purpose flour
- water
- salt
Slate-Grilled Porterhouse, Summer Vegetables, and Sourdough Bread
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- salt
- salt
- olive oil
- garlic
- round loaf sourdough bread
- olive oil
- rosemary
- herbes de provence
- porterhouse steak
- bell pepper
- portobello mushroom
- italian eggplant
- zucchini
- olive oil
- garlic
- tomato
Sourdough Bread
- Pre-ferment 1 Loaf
- all purpose flour
- water
- active sourdough starter
- Sourdough Bread 1 Loaf
- salt
- water
- all purpose flour
- Sourdough Bread 4 Loaves
- all purpose flour
- salt
- water
- Pre-ferment 2 Loaves
- all purpose flour
- water
- active sourdough starter
- Sourdough Bread 2 Loaves
- salt
- water
- all purpose flour
- Pre-ferment 4 Loaves
- all purpose flour
- waater
- active sourdough starter
Sourdough Bread
- sesame seed
- all purpose flour
- starter
- wheat flour
- salt
- bread flour
- water
Sourdough Bread Recipe
- salt
- water
- sourdough starter
- bread flour
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- salt 85%
Common Ingredients
- water 77%
Usual Ingredients
- sourdough starter 54%
- all purpose flour 46%
Rarey Ingredients
- yeast 38%