Bake the Perfect Sourdough Bread: A Step-by-Step Guide

[@StephenSmith-k1p]

Natasha, as a complete novice at sourdough bread making and frankly any form of bread making, I watched a number of KZbin videos including yours to get some tips. Note that I made my starter from a different video which has proven to be great. I learned a lot from all the "how to make sourdough bread" videos but yours provided much more details including some important nuances on how to do this. I wrote down details on each of my attempts to learn from my mistakes. My first attempt was ok but it had some issues. The second tasted good but failed in other ways. The third was fantastic! I reviewed your video at various points on the third one to make sure I did it right and I wanted to thank you. I'll make it more times to get better, but now I know I'm on the right track.

[@banoisaigon]

How did you fail the first 2 time?

[@StephenSmith-k1p]

@@banoisaigon First one was a bit moist in the middle - not doughy but not cooked enough. I discovered that my oven lies when it says its preheated to 500 degrees. I now wait around 1/2 hour to ensure the oven is closer to or at 500 degrees. Also, the bottom was burnt in places even with the pizza stone. I now put rice between the pan and parchment paper. The second was too dense and didn't rise enough. I think it was a problem with the starter in that I waited a suboptimal time to use it. The starter is a tricky thing as sometimes its great and other times it weakly passes the float test but works anyway. I always use the float test now which gives me a better read on when its a good time to start the process. Hope that helps.

[@banoisaigon]

@@StephenSmith-k1p ❤️

[@banoisaigon]

@@StephenSmith-k1p I learned from your tips and I followed her recipe to a T but couldn’t wait for it to cool down. We ate half a loaf right after it came out the oven. It’s pretty good for my first time. Thanks for your tips.

[@StephenSmith-k1p]

@@banoisaigon I'm happy that you found my tips useful and even happier that your first one turned out pretty good! I know what you mean about not waiting for it to cool down. I usually let it sit for about 2 hours before digging in - its always a long wait but I think worth it! Continued success to you!

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

Thank you, Natasha, for all the Joy that you give to so many 😀 My Deep Respect for you 🙂

[@kyeates31]

Never have I seen a video such as yours that makes a very tough recipe look not only manageable but fun. Yes, there are a number of steps involved but if my Sourdough Bread looks as good as yours, it's all the encouragement (and confidence) I need to try making it myself.

[@Natashaskitchen]

I’m so glad to hear that.

[@MamaBaer54]

I started baking Sourdough during the shutdown of 2020. I haven't made one in quite a while so I decided I needed a refresher on the steps. I'm so glad I found your video. Thank you for not dragging it out like many do. My dough is ready to go in the fridge. In the oven tomorrow. I'll let you know how it comes out.😊

[@Natashaskitchen]

Exciting! We’d love to know how it turned out!

[@MamaBaer54]

Turned out pretty decent. Crumb wasn't super open but tasted great. I don't think I built up enough strength in the dough before I shaped it and put it in fridge. Going to start another one this weekend.

[@AayatKhan-ur9st]

​@@Natashaskitchen i cant find measurements of flour n water fr dough

[@jonathan.arm00]

After months of frustration and countless recipes that just didn’t work, I was about ready to give up on bread-making. But then I followed Weissman’s instructions to create a starter and used Natasha’s video as my guide-it was my North Star! The result? The most delicious bread I've ever made. It brought me so much joy; cooking is truly about moments like this. Thank you!

[@Natashaskitchen]

Great job! I’m happy that it was a huge success!

[@brucedouglass7638]

Thanks! I love your enthusiasm, Thank you to you and your husband and family. Merry Christmas

[@Natashaskitchen]

Merry Christmas to you and your family too!

[@antonboludo8886]

Bread is actually a complex thing to prepare. Many thanks to the lovely Natasha! 😀.

[@juliadavid3637]

I do my 3 stretch and folds every 30 mintues right after mixing the dough. Then leave it covered to bulk ferment. Pre shape, final shape and to the fridge. Bake the following day. Yours looks great 😋

[@julietlow3338]

lovely

[@airhutt]

The is what I'm trying out today! On my third stretch and fold rn!

[@elenap6284]

Oh thank you for this! I am going to do it this way today. 🌻

[@JM-sn7bd]

Thanks, Natasha. Your video just assisted me through making my first sourdough loaf. The finished product was amazing. Only problem I had was that I pulled my dough from the fridge and scored it about 15 mins before the oven was at 500, so the dough just barely started to fall and flatten, versus remaining as round as the banneton. Next time I will take your advice more literally, when you said that the dough does not need to leave the fridge until you’re ready to bake. Thanks, again, for taking the time to demonstrate this recipe

[@natalialopes719]

I have had that happen and I just put the dough in the Dutch oven before it was fully heated and it turned out great.

[@JM-sn7bd]

@@natalialopes719 I never even considered that. Thank you for the tip! I recently made this recipe again with a different starter; the flavor was phenomenal, but the dough fell almost immediately when I removed it from the banneton. Wondering if I need to add more bread flour for structure, especially when the stretch and folds are done with wet hands, likely adding some moisture to the mix.

[@jenthatsme7301]

Happy International Women’s Day everyone ❤🎊🥳☺️ Thank You Natasha for Your amazing recipes. I can’t wait to make this bread!

[@antonboludo8886]

Good!

[@JJONNYREPP]

Bake the Perfect Sourdough Bread: A Step-by-Step Guide . 2.4.24. I neatly thought this is like the rest of he cooks...cefs...waffling on about nothing much. Get on with it, you boring bastards...not do this. she knew what bread making meant. she got on with it. no, I didn't think: ptove every hour....?????

[@richardlloyd2790]

Making this bread is like getting a part time job.

[@holls33mm]

And both are ways to sustain yourself. Amazing.

[@bayleymacintosh5622]

Once you understand the steps, its really not too time consuming or complicated :)

[@dshannon1038]

Yeah, but I can't afford to pay myself. 😮😅

[@gkPL79]

​@@dshannon1038so it's better to pay for poison they call bread at the supermarket. After initial investment later you only need water and flour

[@ivonnebarreto747]

Nope

[@kilodeltawhisky1504]

So, just pulled my loaf out of the oven, and it's looking perfect! I followed your instructions as closely as I can and voila! It's cooling now! Smells good My starter is three weeks old today. Very happy with this. Thank you for your detailed video!

[@Natashaskitchen]

Wonderful!

[@charlesfrey7009]

Use the deeper side for the cast iron cooking. That thin top has less surface area for heat to move. Mine never look like that and i put nothing below it. Just a tip. And usually it will shorten ur end time cooking because of the taller wall. Hope this helps. Love ur crumb look too. Nice air pockets

[@ravishakathuria5666]

i agree. wonder why the author didnt respond to ur comment.

[@sourceofmercy]

When I’ve used the pizza stone, it makes the bottom crust too hard. But, then again, I’m old and my teeth aren’t as strong as they once were! 😅

[@Vokieeeee]

You have such a Happy and Bubbly Voice , Natasha ! A joy to watch you work , doing what You do ! This is the Second Video from You that I am watching !

[@Natashaskitchen]

Thank you for the compliment and for watching!

[@AvilaDreamer]

Hey Natasha! Sour dough bread was what I taught myself to make during COVID lockdown. There truly is nothing like it ! I've made hundreds of loaves at this point. And you're right, it's actually pretty easy, once you get past your own initial "that looks hard" thoughts! Everyone should try this! I use a dutch oven to bake mine, and spray some water into it (15-20 sprays using a cheap plant sprayer) before the first half of baking. Creates steam and keeps the dough soft a little longer - seems to help the ear pop (which is visually pleasing, but doesn't really matter otherwise - haha). I've already got your cookbook btw - love it! Everyone should get that too !! Thanks for sharing your positivity and energy and your love of cooking! Peace!! xo 🤗

[@void0.0]

Are you spraying the Dutch oven while the loaf is in there?

[@AvilaDreamer]

@@void0.0 Yes, right before I put the lid on to bake it the first half.

[@elizabethkollerer6449]

Could you please guide me on the sourdough starter?

[@inescardillo8829]

Thank you, Natasha! You did it again. This video, like your focaccia video, simplified the process. I have watched numerous videos and your video of putting together a sourdough loaf is the best. Thank you also for the advice of using the baking stone to help prevent the over browning of the bottom of the loaf and the rice flour.

[@FoxyHam]

Beautiful sourdough! I, too, love the ends of the bread as I LOVE the crunch! Thank you!

[@Farid757]

Thank you for always gracing us with your special spirit and presence.🌹

[@Natashaskitchen]

You are so welcome 😊

[@filon4you1510]

Well done job with baking 🌹🌹

[@eddys7682]

Where are the measurements of flour and water for bred dough? Wached video twice, checked scripts and in a comments- NONE​@Natashaskitchen

[@knightmama2]

About to start my VERY FIRST dough. And your tip that it can sit in the refrigerator overnight is blowing my mind! I was told it had to proof for 5-8 hours after all the folding steps. So this step is that step? If so, GAME CHANGER!

[@Natashaskitchen]

Let us know how it goes!

[@Naturebabi]

How did it go???

[@JustLoveMusic28]

Ok. I followed your instructions to the T. And oh my goodness, first ever sourdough bread I've ever made and it was delicious. I would love to see you make sourdough cinnamon rolls and scones. I'm needing to do those.....😂 Love your channel.

[@Natashaskitchen]

Wonderful! Great job! I’m so glad that it was a success. ❤️ Stay tuned for more. 😊

[@BrissasBlessedBites]

Hi Natasha I am 8 years old and I love baking so much!!! and I have a sourdough starter in the fridge that is peaked and I want to bake some sourdough bread with it so I will make this❤

[@Natashaskitchen]

That’s wonderful! I’d love to see a picture. You can tag me on Instagram/Facebook if you are able to. #natashaskitchen

[@BrissasBlessedBites]

thank you Natasha. I made 2 sourdough loafs and they were amazing!!!!! my 4 other siblings and Mom and Dad loved it!!!!!! we tagged you on instagram.❤❤

[@afn1231]

Great tutorial. have made a few loaves by now from different recipes, but always wondered what are the steps from beginning to end. You are actually the first tutorial I watched addressing all the questions and important steps with clear and concise instructions and reasoning. Thank you!

[@Natashaskitchen]

You’re very welcome! I’m glad it was helpful

[@prust4music]

I am a diabetic so sour bread is more healthier for my blood sugar. According to a 2019 editorial review in Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, sourdough bread has a lower glycemic index and glycemic load than white bread and whole-wheat bread that is not fermented. Whole-wheat sourdough is higher in fiber, which additionally lowers the strain it puts on your blood glucose.

[@tomgullett736]

Thanks, Natasha. Even if I didn't bake bread or make starters I'd still watch your videos over and over -- you are such a joy to watch. But, I am making your starter: days 4 and 5 and my rye-based starter is going gang busters. Nice to think I'm raising all those little yeasties. Soon it will be time to try the baking.

[@Natashaskitchen]

I’m so glad you’re enjoying the process!

[@donnabowers1317]

I will be back and let everybody know how my bread turned out. The one thing about this whole process, is it is forgiving. Plus if it doesn’t go right the first time keep doing it until you get better. Oh, and happy belated birthday. Hope it was a good one. ♥️

[@Jmartinez52]

update?

[@Dalissay]

​@@Jmartinez52 well I can give you an update on my sourdough once I bake mine either tomorrow or the day after. I got my starter already and turned out extremely well to be my first time ever. I am doing my research on how to make my sourdugh without a scale bc that is how I made my starter just by the eye kinda.

[@WarrenBronson]

I just finished my bread following this video and it turned out great! My picky kids love it.

[@Natashaskitchen]

So glad it was a hit with your kids!

[@Ramyapad19]

Cant wait to make this soon for me i never had sourdough bread before perfect for my after office snacks

[@sherholubowich9627]

I started my sourdough bread journey in August and have been quite successful with how my loafs have turned out albeit I am very nervous about gifting them since you don’t know what they will look like until you cut into the bread. I have watched hundreds of videos and have my two favourites, John from the Preppy Kitchen and Grant bakes. After watching your videos you have been added to my top three! Your tutorials are so easy to follow, thank you!

[@Natashaskitchen]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying my videos and recipe!

[@dek2711]

Soo excited for this series !!

[@JJONNYREPP]

Bake the Perfect Sourdough Bread: A Step-by-Step Guide. 2.4.24. A little bird told me: leave yer bread for a day before chowing down...

[@klpederson1851]

I have watched several videos and I love your presentation, explanation, and video capture of the steps! You and your husband make a great team. Thank you for sharing your craft and knowledge of cooking and baking.

[@Natashaskitchen]

Thank you so much!

[@johnwiley4307]

My Dad kept sourdough for thirty years. I remember chelsea buns and pancakes and poppy seed dinner rolls. Dumplings and strawberry shortcake, even pizza. But dinner rolls for every Sunday dinner. Yummm

[@elizabethkollerer6449]

Do you know his method? Was it in the fridge he kept the starter?

[@johnwiley4307]

@elizabethkollerer6449 yes he kept it in the fridge in a 2l plastic ice cream tub

[@johnwiley4307]

He would feed it every week. It would sometimes overflow. Then he would take most of it and bake.... Feed the remainder and start all over

[@jessiedarden6035]

Such a great tutorial! Thank you! I’m making my very first loaf this weekend!

[@Natashaskitchen]

I’m so glad you are trying it out!

[@LA-fh2fs]

400 g bread flour, or all-purpose flour, plus more to dust 55 g rye flour*, or whole wheat or bread flour 10 g fine sea salt 345 g filtered water, or dechlorinated water or spring water, luke-warm up to 85˚F. 100 g active sourdough starter Rice flour, optional for dusting the bread basket

[@samanthacasas3091]

With the measurements were in cups. 😢 I don't have any way to get grams

[@amyclark9393]

Do you have to feed your started first then use 100g of the now fed starter?

[@deannev5262]

Thank you!!! I love this video but those measurements were missing 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jbb8261]

@@samanthacasas3091it’s not advised to make bread without a scale. Cups are not accurate.

[@jbb8261]

Thank you. I’m not clicking on any links

[@karsonwhite6012]

Natasha, I used your sourdough starter recipe and created my own starter. Today, i used this recipe and made my fist sourdough loaf, and it turned out amazing. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@Natashaskitchen]

Wonderful! Thank you so much for the feedback!

[@devinmadren1819]

What have i got myself into?

[@somefool7368]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@melanieantonio2320]

Thank you so much, this video was so helpful, and after three attempts I’ve made my perfect loaf! I’ve made some modifications like adding honey to cut some of the sour taste, bulk ferment for 8 hours, and spraying water on the dough before baking. The stretch and folds and cold proof in the fridge is what really made the different for me in my sourdough journey ❤

[@Natashaskitchen]

Great job yay!

[@elizabethdonaldson9534]

I have the starter ready! Oh so excited!!

[@cuiwang6801]

She’s adorable!! That bread looks so good.

[@HeatherLewis1700]

Happy Woman's Day, Natasha!

[@rathikadaniel3483]

Hey Natasha,i follow same steps as you teach to bake sourdough bread. today achieved and look perfect ❤❤❤tq so much..

[@Natashaskitchen]

That is wonderful! I am so glad it worked out for you!

[@tashatopalakis2035]

Thank you Natasha! You did just that- show us with beautiful details to a beautiful sour dough bread. Saved for my soon to be one too! You help us, your followers up our family's menus so perfectly. 💞💞 Bless you & whole family during this Lent 🙏🏼

[@Natashaskitchen]

You are so welcome!

[@paulinehall7335]

I just purchased a dough warming mat and it is a game changer. Consistent temperatures has made my starter bloom. Your video has been great making the complex art clear with easy to follow steps. I am now using my magic to make my first successful boule . First 2 tries = hockey puck It seems like it’s too much work but it’s more waiting than work.

[@Natashaskitchen]

I'm so glad the video helped! It's definitely a process!

[@barbiebarrios4908]

I Love the Sourdough Bread and is so good 🍞

[@jakubmaczewski7267]

Me too.

[@evef9798]

I love your videos. You make the process so easy to follow and you keep it entertaining! I made my first sourdough loaf following your video and it turned out fabulously!

[@Natashaskitchen]

Thank you

[@donnabowers1317]

I too, have decided to steer away from store-bought bread it’s just not healthy. I’d rather know what is going into my food. I am on a journey of reading labels and prepping and all those good things. I have my first starter I prepared today, can’t wait to start adding in the extra flour and water and then eventually baking my first loaf. Thank you for your video. ♥️

[@Selene231189]

same! everything's got rapeseed oil and E's! I hope you're keeping it up and doing well

[@brookemiller7337]

Made my very first loaf yesterday following this recipe and it looked professional! I was so proud. I tried a second loaf using a different youtube tutorial and it didn't turn out anywhere near as perfect and open as this one. Thank youuuuuu!!!

[@Natashaskitchen]

That’s wonderful to hear. Thank you for sharing

[@ChrisEllisMedia]

Thank you Natasha!

[@JacquieSalvesen]

Made it yesterday put it in fridge over night and baked today……it was AMAZING!!! Thank you for such a great step by step instructions. 😍

[@Natashaskitchen]

Glad you liked it!!

[@MrToolz.]

How much water and flour? I don’t think she mentioned it

[@Natashaskitchen]

Here’s the recipe natashaskitchen.com/sourdough-bread-recipe/

[@Anbeads]

It's in the link under video.

[@gpr8695]

I've been watching your channel for years. Please keep posting !!!

[@bionicbunny3680]

Today is my birthday

[@halfpynte8977]

🎉Happy Birthday🎉🎉🎉

[@coralissdavis6480]

Happy Birthday! 🥳

[@CynthiaPurnell]

Happy Birthday 🎉

[@josefinavargas1485]

Happy birthday 🎂🎁🎈

[@Natashaskitchen]

Happy birthday!

[@meganbethke7761]

Just made my very first loaf with the help of your video!! I’m sensing a new obsession… Thank you so much for not only talking through what you are doing in the video, but then also pairing with the written instructions. Extremely helpful when one instruction didn’t land or I had a question, I could cross check with the other! Fool proof!!😂🤩

[@Natashaskitchen]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@dravenq6928]

I feel like one loaf should cost $250 after all this

[@somjittookieguscott2079]

I agreed ,they not even want to pay $5 only want for free

[@dravenq6928]

@ did you know that making a simple turkey sandwich from scratch like growing the bird and veggies comes out to about 1500-2000 US dollars for one sandwich 🤯 we really live in a time of abundance. People should reflect on this

[@ammiedoering4205]

You are able to give simple step by step instructions! Thank you for giving me the confidence to try sourdough 💕. Ordering that cookbook

[@Natashaskitchen]

You are very welcome. Thank you

[@willsworld9233]

I absolutely love how she gives no measurements when she just says flours, even on the website it’s the same thing. I love when a recipe just says ingredients but doesn’t give you measurements, okay I’m gonna use 5 g of starter and three tons of flour. Thanks

[@Natashaskitchen]

You’ll see the complete ingredients and measurements in the written recipe. Click Jump to recipe to go to the recipe card directly.

[@Honeybee-Hedgehog-Designs]

I went to recipe and printed it ! 100 grams active starter, 345 g filtered water, 55 g rye or w wheat flour, 400 g bread flour, 10 g fine sea salt ( rice flour for dusting)

[@rhondakeller2592]

Thank you Natasha. This is now my go to video for sourdough bread. I’ve been learning how to bake it for the past 6-8 months and I think I finally get it. I guess I’ll find out tomorrow when I bake my breads. Fingers crossed. 🤞🏻😊

[@joycestirling6744]

Love this step by step. Makes the process much less daunting. I was hoping you would show how to make, from scratch, the starter...the first starter.

[@jbb8261]

Just buy a dehydrated starter. I prefer them over scratch ones. They live longer and waste less flour.

[@jolinemiller7998]

Thank you, Natasha! I started from scratch and it worked! I think I kept my house a little too cold because it took a few weeks to get an active starter. Then the parchment paper stuck to the bottom when I baked it the first time. I am not sure why but they look beautiful! Thanks again!

[@Natashaskitchen]

Wonderful!

[@mariamagina8332]

Thank you for this recipe. Just a piece of advice please please please tie your up !!!!! It will stop you from touching it while you cook . Thanks again for your hard work .

[@CarineKaczor]

Started my starter yesterday with your starter video, I can't wait til I get to this stage!!!!

[@Natashaskitchen]

You are going to love this process!

[@1rstjames]

I love bread and people that have a passion for making it consistently.

[@jolinemiller7998]

I would love to see some recipes or videos regarding more sourdough! Sourdough scones would be great, pancakes, too! Blueberry lemon anything. Thank you for all that you do. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@Natashaskitchen]

Sure! You can check all my sourdough recipes if you visit my website natashaskitchen.com/ and type sourdough in the seatch bar.

[@lauraschroeder8177]

I've baked sourdough for over 5 years and this tutorial is excellent.

[@Natashaskitchen]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked it.

[@DiaDia18]

Very nice recipie Natasha! They looks amazing! Happy womens day! Have a nice day and good weekend! Have a good week! 👍👏🍴

[@KathyFiascone]

A gf gave me an amazing healthy starter she grew from scratch a year ago. I have never made any kind of bread. With lots of friends giving me great advice and this video which brought it all together(I am primarily a visual learner), my first two loaves came out beautiful and tasted amazing! Thank you! Second loaves baking tmro, I hope it wasn’t beginners luck! I did a whole lotta wingin’ it 😂

[@Natashaskitchen]

I’m so happy to hear that your loaves turned out so well!

[@kimberlyyechoe8313]

So excited for this video. I love sourdough and I'm just learning how to make it.

[@Natashaskitchen]

Hope you enjoy!

[@lovegoesforth3183]

Just started my sourdough starter 3 days ago per your recipe! So excited to make some bread! 😊 Hopefully you can also give us recipes to use with our discards. That would be amazing! 🤩

[@Dalynes17]

I try so many starter sourdough recipe and the only one work for me was yours. Im excited to start baking my bread.

[@Fatima-wp6sw]

I followed this recipe and OMG finally after I failed 100 times, this turned out so good. I also saw the video on how to make the sourdough starter. Thanks ❤

[@Natashaskitchen]

Yay great job! I’m so glad that it was a success!

[@joharrison787]

Just made my first Sourdough following your video. It turned out perfectly. Thank you I am now addicted. Your videos are great and so easy to follow. 🤩

[@Natashaskitchen]

Fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing that with us.

[@lawandaroberts-box1483]

Oh the sound of that crunchy bread made my mouth water. Love your videos and loving your cookbook.

[@Natashaskitchen]

Yes love that sound! Thank you for the love ❤️

[@dawngalbraith3422]

I've been Sourdoughing for a while, but I learned a few tips and tricks from her! Great video that's thorough from start to finish!

[@Natashaskitchen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kathyeichholz1516]

I am so excited made my first sour dough bread with your receipe thank you so much

[@Natashaskitchen]

You are so welcome! So happy to hear that it turned out well!

[@athirahahmad5065]

you are very entertaining and so focused at the same time.always like watching your vids

[@Natashaskitchen]

Thanks for your compliment and for watching!

[@TommiGirl]

Natasha, I made a perfect loaf of bread after watching this video (over and over and over😉). Thanks so, so much!!!🥰🤗

[@Natashaskitchen]

Yay that’s wonderful!!

[@alicruz4900]

This is my first sourdough loaf attempt and it turned out great! My whole family loves this recipe and my oven is preheating for another loaf right now. Thanks, Natasha!

[@Natashaskitchen]

Great job that’s awesome!!

[@Farid757]

Thank you for your book, got it on Kindle, you will make a micro chef out of me yet. Best wishes.

[@lulubelle3188]

I am very much into the idea of starting into a sourdough journey so I've found your YT and am learning a lot. Thank you for the content! ❤️

[@Natashaskitchen]

You are so welcome!

[@Zobeida-ep2ku]

Dear. Atasha! Very many thanks for all your clear instructions

[@Natashaskitchen]

My pleasure 😊

[@yolandahale1996]

Thank you I'm definitely going to try this.

[@katiealdana150]

Thank you🙏 a job well done🙌❤️ appreciate your patience & clarity👍❤️💯

[@Natashaskitchen]

I am glad you found it helpful!

[@ericamorrison-fe7es]

Happy Birthday Natasha, I’m baking your sourdough recipe tomorrow, using the overnight cold proof-wish me luck!! and again, Happy Birthday!

[@QNBee]

Omg! I'm so excited to start my sourdough journey. Thank you. Love all your recipe videos! ❤️🍞

[@Natashaskitchen]

You are so welcome!

[@ChristopherDrieberg]

Merci Natasha, very enjoyable presentation.

[@Wildheart953]

Love your presentation. Simple. Easy to follow. Fun. Just wondering, how much of each ingredient? I know the proper amount of hydration in the dough is critical...by experience! Thanks again!

[@Natashaskitchen]

Here’s the recipe natashaskitchen.com/sourdough-bread-recipe/

[@denisereynolds64]

so excited! thank you for such helpful tips. i hope mine turns out like yours! a cookbook too? yes ❤

[@vaishalitomar5889]

Thank u Natasha, I tried my first ever sourdough bread from scratch, even the starter and it turned out picture perfect. Appreciate your guidance throughout the process, I feel like a pro now 😊

[@Natashaskitchen]

Wonderful to hear. You’re very welcome.

[@kellyluis3904]

Mouth watering!! I am so intimidated but I want to try this so bad! Thanks for the clear step by step guide ❤

[@ConfusedWildflowerBouque-rw4wp]

Oh, I just seen your video and I cannot wait to make my first loaf! I’ve watched your video on how to make the starter, so needless to say it’s my first jar is on the counter behind me and already I’m counting down the days. And I will most definitely let you know how it turns out.😊

[@Natashaskitchen]

Wonderful! I’d love to see it. Tags on Instagram or Facebook #natashaskitchen

[@melissasmith7069]

I'm just started my bread journey, just made some sandwich bread and this will be my next try. So excited.

[@Natashaskitchen]

Hope you enjoy!

[@nadoubidou]

Thank you very much for this, it's got exactly all the instructions I learnt when I took a sourdough course and thereafter I managed to always bake successful sourdough breads. Can you please give more details on how you freeze and thaw your bread? I usually put it in a ziplock bag, then thaw it inside the ziplock bag overnight so moisture stays inside. But any advice will be appreciated. Thanks!

[@Natashaskitchen]

Hi Nadou. I usually thaw mine on the counter too. Don’t know that I have any special tips or advise to share on that. :) To freeze, I wrap it in foil. Then place in a freezer zip-top bag

[@nadoubidou]

@@Natashaskitchen thank you, so you also keep it in the wrapping and bag when you thaw it? And do you put it in the oven a bit for a crisp?

[@moodreadsandhotcoffee]

Sourdough is the only bread I will eat anymore because of the digestive benefits. I started my own starter a couple of days ago and cannot wait to make all the different sourdough recipes you have.

[@dinosauhr]

Thank you SO much Natasha for the easy recipe and thorough instructions!! It was my first time making sourdough and it came out so airy with the perfect texture and crumb. I’m currently bulk fermenting my second loaf now :) Also, I don’t have a pizza stone so I used a cookie tray and it worked perfectly. I love all of your other recipes so I knew this one would be a success! 😊

[@Natashaskitchen]

You are so welcome!

[@dinosauhr]

@@Natashaskitchen Is it possible to half the recipe to make a smaller 1 lb loaf? If so, how does it change the baking time? Thank you ❤️

[@jessicabangean8488]

Thank you for this recipe! I can’t wait to try it tomorrow morning 🤗 I’d love to see some sourdough waffles/pancakes and English muffin recipes from you.. I can always trust your recipes will come out amazing!!

[@tasnimmaya-s2s]

Just read this guide, and I’m so inspired to try baking sourdough! 🍞✨ Excited to use my Dutch oven from home Kit decor-it looks great and works perfectly for bread baking! 🏡❤

[@Natashaskitchen]

Fantastic! I hope you’ll enjoy the recipes that you will try with your new oven!

[@lisaschaffel266]

Happy International Women’s Day and the bread looks delicious 😋

[@ct2727]

Thanks to this video I made one of my best breads so far in my sourdough journey. I appreciate you taking time to make and share this tutorial with us 🙏💕 God bless!

[@ct2727]

Also just want to say I love your expressions and reactions throughout the video, so genuine and relatable 😹

[@Natashaskitchen]

You are so welcome! So glad it worked out for you

[@GregW-lm2rq]

Thank you for making the process of sourdough bread straightforward and easier to understand! I’ll definitely be trying this. Also please consider doing a croissant video sometime 😎

[@kathyg1346]

Your videos are so helpful! I’m new to sourdough and I’m looking forward to trying this recipe. Suggestion… sourdough English muffins and pizza! ❤

[@kelliemarie4891]

You make things simple and tangible. Thank you! How about discard recipes? Someone told me about making granola with sourdough discard.

[@Natashaskitchen]

You’re welcome, Kellie! Yes, it can be used to make a variety of things. You can research online ways to use discard.