Sourdough Bread

We have absolutely hopped the sourdough trend during these strange times. Baking bread gives us something to focus on while we are at home more. It is also just plain comforting to smell and taste. This recipe was shared with us by a family friend.

Sourdough

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup warm water (split)

  • 3 cups BCF Partially Sifted Flour

  • 3/4 cup active sourdough starter

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • 1 1/2 tsp salt

Method

  1. Mix together 1 cup warm water, flour and starter. Let it sit 15-30 minutes. You are hydrating the flour in this step.

  2. Dissolve the salt and honey in the remaining 1/4 cup of water.

  3. Add the salt and honey water to the flour mixture and need for 8 - 10 minutes.

  4. Put it in an oiled bowl and let rise for at least 3 hours. You can turn and fold the dough once or twice during this time.

  5. Remove the dough, turn and fold it again. Put it in a rising basket or bowl. Allow it to rise for 2 hours.

  6. Preheat a Dutch oven in the oven at 450F.

  7. Gently dump the bread onto parchment paper. Slash the top of the dough 1 inch deep.

  8. Bake for 15 minutes with the lid on.

  9. Bake for 15 minutes longer with the lid off.

  10. Allow to cool completely before cutting.