How to Bake Sourdough Bread (New & Improved Recipe) | Food Wishes

[@vanvanvanyvan]

Hello chef john been watching you since 2013, working now as a cook on the ship i learned a lot from you 💯 take care always chef ❤️

[@foodwishes]

Thank you!

[@vanvanvanyvan]

@@foodwishes Omg youre welcome chef ❤️ by the way chef your dough is so sexy! Its the Marilyn Monroe of all the sourdough 🔥

[@AndreaShink]

@vanvanvanyvan Which cruise line are you on?

[@vanvanvanyvan]

@@AndreaShink carrnival

[@rawworking]

Congratulations

[@MertKleebach]

In a very dark time in my life I literally only fell asleep to your voice john. I also cooked a lot in that time, thank you for both

[@LIVEINPEACE2023]

❤ 🍞

[@movingforwardLDTH]

I appreciate your not fast forwarding through the steps - it helps to see how the dough changes! ❤️

[@cherrybombcoffee]

Ive watched many sourdough videos, and that was probably the quickest most confident score ever. Nice loaf, man.

[@iKampfer]

Wow, this is the longest Food Wishes video recipe yet! Nearly 20 minutes. Someone add that to the Food Wishes trivia game!

[@Mordal1222]

After all he is the Martin Scorsese of making his sourdough bread video a movie

[@veecee3669]

Chef John, believe me, it's no hardship watching you take all the steps to make a stunning (yes, stunning) loaf of sourdough bread. Who knew it would be so relaxing watching you fold dough?

[@boggybunny8338]

I swear! Everytime I'm struggling with a recipe or preparing to make one, Chef John comes in clutch! 🤣

[@leonhardeuler675]

I'm the opposite. Just a few days ago I made a terrible loaf of bread. Several times I've needed him and he comes along with "here's what you shoulda done" a few days later.

[@CanonNovice]

@@leonhardeuler675I just mixed an easy loaf and wish I had seen this first. Well, I will have one to compare with his recipe. I plan to make his version next.

[@boggybunny8338]

@@leonhardeuler675 personally I was on the whole quarantine sourdough craze and I basically made a bread bowl, I a literal bread in the shape of a bowl. THEN, I just started up my sourdough journey again last week. I made my first edible loaf but needed help. Lo and behold, he comes to the rescue!!

[@PlayaSinNombre]

I am so disappointed that there is no FoodWishes bench scraper in the mercy store 😢

[@PepsiInc341]

It's like he's in my brain o.e

[@joeyhardin1288]

I make your sour dough bread once a week and have shared your videos a hundred times, as I will with this one. Thank you!

[@Waffles783]

Call me absolutely insane but I'd watch the full 27 hour uncut version. Put it on when I start, keep the video playing the background for the next day, and Chef John becomes my timer and I do everything exactly as he does? Perfect.

[@louisaleroux5610]

That is the most beautiful 'pain au lavain' I've ever seen. Love you. Hugs from France

[@bjbj7603]

My Banton is oblong with somebody please teach me how to shape the dough into a longer oblong shape

[@tmaris]

Watching you for 10 years now and this is the first video that I saw with my 5 year old son. He thought you were making pizza! Thank you for all the things that you've taught me!

[@beargillium2369]

You CAN make sourdough crust pizza and it's pretty amazing

[@W4ABN]

I've made a pizza with sourdough in a 12" cast iron skillet that had to be my best looking pizza I've ever made. I used a bunch of olive oil so the crust didn't dry out so much.

[@tmaris]

@@W4ABN that is also my go to method. Sourdough crust on a cast iron skillet with plenty of olive oil. Kids love it!

[@nir_aviv]

Love you too, Chef John! I watched the entire thing even though I can't eat gluten :) I started watching your videos years ago, and you taught me how to cook basically from scratch. Ever since, I've been the Uncle Ben of having to watch every one until the end.

[@Tribblejuice]

i just took a sourdough class from a gal who's daughter could not eat gluten..but can eat sourdough bread. Something about the fermentation eating the gluten. I dont know how much truth is in it..but passing it on. Maybe you can look into it?

[@coolcanoechic]

Hi Chef John! Finally! 😂. I like your steps. The tri-folds are nice. I learned from King Arthur baking school, a different method. I’m definitely going to try this method. It has more folds and I also like the wheat flour because it adds more flavor. The ice cube trick is a keeper. If I learn anything from this, add ice cubes! Your video tutorial is perfect. Nice job. Yes. It always takes two days. It’s worth it. We love you too! ❤

[@CloudNey]

Sourdough is an act of love! ❤

[@doommaria]

I almost cried when you took the finished bread out. It was that beautiful.

[@CheeseDud]

I’ve been using Maurizio’s recipe as my go-to recently (have a loaf in the oven as I type) but am excited to try this one! I often recommend your last recipe for sourdough beginners

[@philipp594]

So hyped .... want more technique focused videos from the Chef John ...

[@robertkreamer7522]

There is something satisfying to the soul about making your own bread . For me it is equal to meditation.

[@lookoutforchris]

Bread is life.

[@Gggi1987]

My sourdough starter is still going strong thanks to the first video of yours I watched back in 2017! Thank you so much for this new sourdough version and for all you do to inspire!

[@Oanjoexterminador]

That's a helluva good-looking bread. Beautiful crust and great crumb structure, my friend.

[@raeannemery258]

Thank you so very much, Chef John! I've been baking sourdough for about a year now. I never knew what the terms meant and why all of the turning and kneading. You've explained it so I now understand it. Again, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!

[@Akforgetmenot]

I was “gifted” two sourdough starters, or maybe cursed with two starters. I have had some success, definitely more failures.😅 You have explained every step! Awesome video!!! Not too long!!!

[@chapativsmcd]

Love you Chef John 🌹 hope you’re happy and healthy always

[@BrakesBake]

So impressed to see you doing this episode. I’ve been doing Sourdough for 4 years and I love it. Wonderful job!

[@versusforward]

Perfect timing Chef John! I just started a new starter yesterday, so I'll hopefully be making this Sunday. 🤞

[@Keniv.]

Chef John, this was such an amazing video! It was so much fun to watch you construct this sourdough bread! My husband and I will make this bread this weekend. Thank you so very much!

[@janetgerney2094]

So very excited to see you making sourdough, Chef John! I've been making sourdough bread since my kids were small. We didn't have a lot of money for groceries, so I started making 2 loaves a day (which disappeared quickly, between meals and pb&j sandwiches for lunches). I smiled through this *long* video! Cheers, Chef...I love you too!

[@williamwoody7607]

I’ll never complain about the price of good bread again.

[@davidcarbone3385]

was it just me who began smelling bread baking towards the end of this video? and my Food Wish is to eat 10 of Chef John's favorite food recipes!

[@philnori7485]

Thank you Chef John for the recipe and video. I love you too! I just bought a new kitchen apron with the words "COOK WITH CONFIDENCE.. FOOD CAN SENSE FEAR"

[@ddrsteen]

Hey Chef John… thank you. I am moving past beginner as a sourdough baker. Your tips in this video made a lot of sense and I can’t wait to employ them to lift my final results.

[@Elkycreates]

Here’s a tip I worked out: you can refrigerate the dough overnight after doing the stretch and folds if it’s too late in the day for the bulk ferment. Then take it out early the next day and let it bulk ferment for as long as it takes to peak. I do this during the cold winter months when the starter and the bulk ferment take longer to peak. This also makes the process more flexible so you’re not beholden to stay home for the bread all day. My sourdough bread turns out like Chef John’s every time👍👍

[@gaiagoddess8009]

Started this yesterday. I wasn't so sure about the wheat flour, but glad I used it. I just cut into it after waiting (patiently!!) for one hour post bake before cutting. WOW, WOW!! Best loaf I've ever made in the 3 months I've been on this journey. Best rise ever (higher than yours! LOL!), best crumb (looks JUST like yours), best taste...not exaggerating on any point. I do wish I'd baked a little darker, but it's PERFECT! THIS is my go-to recipe. THANK YOU, CHEF JOHN! ♥

[@Morghena]

Breadmaking is just magic to me, even though I have successfully made a sourdough starter from scratch and baked bread with it in the past. It never ceases to amaze me

[@a.k.2894]

Ive switched to only baking sourdough from yeast bread about 2 months ago. Never buying store bread again. Thank you for another great recipe.

[@moniekf6964]

Same!! As soon as I got a bit of sour dough starter, i now feel responsible to maintain it. And it would certainly sound foolish to buy something, while I can have this amazingly tasting thing that is just a few folds away 😅

[@a.k.2894]

@@moniekf6964 exactly!! And we know exactly what we’re putting in our bread, whereas who knows what they’re doing with that processed nonsense. The other day I read “yeast” as one of the ingredients in a sourdough baguette stop n shop was selling 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@a.k.2894]

@@moniekf6964 and nothing, absolutely nothing smells better than fresh baked homemade bread.

[@bkm2797]

Ow that looks like a gorgeous loaf of sourdough bread, reminds me of Acme. John, Thanks so much for sharing! ❤️👍

[@hans_____]

Baking sourdough is one of my favorite hobbies. I convert most recipes with wheat to sourdough. Lately I've been making sourdough pasta which is incredibly easy now that I have an attachment to my kitchenaid mixer. I have to stop myself from making it everyday lol.

[@Moonlightpickers]

Good timing, just thinking of getting a starter going again!

[@szepcicerke]

Élmény nézni. Ekkora hidratáltságot soha nem mernék. De neked engedelmeskedik a tészta, minden érintésednek.))) Csodás az egész folyamat. A kenyér pedig...... hát Budapestig száll az illata. Köszönet és üdvözlet.

[@peterwinstonaldredge6927]

I freaking love sourdough bread. I am fortunate that we have a local restaurant that makes an incredible sourdough. As a young child I helped my mother bake. I can appreciate all the accuracy and care involved with baking. I am loving all the steps you are taking to make this bread. Could I do this? Probably not. But I love that you are keeping this art alive and hopefully inspiring others to do the same. That looks so delicious!

[@AnitaStuart-h3w]

Yes, you could! The steps he shows are precise and perfect and doable!

[@tomtomtomato1]

Last sour d'oh loaf I made came out stupendous, which I learned from your last video. Vis a vis after seeing this Improved version I hope to recreate. Thank you so much Chef John! Happy face all day. You've fed us the rest of our lives bless you good man.

[@CaudillPat]

ive been nursing a sourdough starter for a few months now. Haven't had the courage to make anything with it yet other than biscuits. Thanks for such a detailed recipe. Looking forward to giving it a shot.

[@BigSmashKing]

The ending was very satisfying 😄

[@samuraibat1916]

Always looking for new videos, tips, and tricks to improve my sourdough. Thanks, Chef John. You da bes.

[@Salonfoodie3233]

We love you Chef John! Ty for your SD video.. i am currently in my SD era and LOVING IT!💕

[@caesarsalad77]

I do a no-knead Dutch oven bread that works pretty well every time, but I definitely want to try the 'real thing.' And with a video this thorough, it's a lot of encouragement to do so!

[@tbearthai]

Been making sourdough pizzas daily for 10 years. Yet never made bread. This video is inspiring me to try my old starter for making a loaf. The video didn't seem long at all for me. Appreciate your editing and keeping all the details easy to understand. Thank you!

[@janacvk1112]

Love this! I made sourdough perfectly during my early years, then I started experimenting and have 'lost my way'...your recipe and directions are clear and sound - I look forward to trying your recipe - and great video!

[@debbieabruzzini7004]

Appreciated a real-time video to see how dough responds.

[@AdmiralPeach]

This is an amazing & thorough method to get excellent results. However if you are new to sourdough, please don’t get overwhelmed by all the steps! There are many things you can cut out & still get an excellent loaf ❤ I add starter straight from the fridge to the dough, let it rest for 30 mins, do just one set of ‘flop & turns’ then cover & bulk ferment overnight. Next morning I do one more set of flop & turns, shape & put the dough onto baking paper in a large bowl & cover. Let it rise for a few more hours until almost doubled & jiggly, score & bake in a preheated cast iron pot! Much easier but still excellent crumb structure :)

[@Dalixam]

I absolutely love this slower format. Great video, and I will gladly be the Chef John of this sourdough marathon!

[@theslaughters404]

One of the better sourdough videos I've seen, very detailed and packed with information. Going to try this method on my next loaf!

[@guanacom977]

This is why Chef John is the GOAT. 👏🏼👏👏👏👏👏. It didn’t feel long at all …Chef is so engaging, even in a highly detailed instructional video. Will definitely give this recipe and method a go.

[@jonny9884]

Love and appreciate you, too ! Thanks for taking the time and effort to share all this, and look forward to getting into baking sour dough bread. I miss it, had a lot of it from San Francisco growing up, but can't really find it where I live presently. Anyway, hope to make this myself at some point !

[@Adiera]

Best twenty minutes of my morning!

[@valettagray2782]

Absolutely enjoyed and appreciated this video. It was perfect, as was my loaf of sourdough following your recipe and techniques. Printed out the instructions and is now my go-to bread. Thank you!!!

[@FrazierMtnCheese]

What a great looking bread 🍞 👌

[@Siasquatch]

Definitely going to try this. Chef John is the best!

[@catmaaske1908]

I love sourdough bread and always enjoy your videos which is why I sat through it. Thank you for your teaching.

[@mellowyellowMnM]

I love your narrative enthusiasm

[@cocopop6824]

Have started baking bread - but could not get a true SF loaf - missing steps like Levain and folding (similar to focaccia) so thank you! Over the years you have taught me so much about techniques - that make all the difference! You rock!

[@Quackks00]

Hi chef John, always love your videos and your consistent format. i'm so glad that others like Kenji Lopez Alt also has given you recognition you so deserve. Thank you for these videos and sharing your knowledge and love for food!~

[@Simple_and_natural]

Excelente video showing all the details and how the dough looks at every step. I other videos don’t show that, letting us with many doubts.Thank you !

[@rawworking]

Really appreciate your teaching. I have been making Shakshuka every week since your recipe for one was posted. Thanks heaps.

[@sandysanzenbacher7313]

I bake sourdough bread and I LOVED this video. We all make it a little bit different and can learn something from watching someone else make it their way. I came away with a few things I want to try on my next bake. Your’s looks so so good, I love blisters on the loaf.

[@jamesmrichardson4708]

Chef John, I very much enjoyed this video (as I do all your content). I had been obsessed with sour dough bread making prior to the pandemic, and thought I had a pretty good system with consistent results. This method looks much easier to master to me. Sadly, also during the pandemic, I made the choice to cut carbs and sugar out of my diet and actually lost 70 lbs in five months. I now watch these bread making videos as a reminder of tastier days. Keep up the great work! I'll continue to eat vicariously through you.

[@darkreddust2135]

Wow. You couldn't have uploaded this at a better time. I was literally just searching for sourdough recipes... my starter is already ready lol

[@Miranda-c6q]

Thank you for posting this in detail. I have a new appreciation for the process now. Wow! And it looked great!!!

[@josephchamberlain9129]

A marathon of bread baking. Whoa! But once I drum up the courage I will try. I too like wheat flour in mine but failed to let it rest as long as you did. Thank you for your precision.

[@LindaWard313]

Chef john does it again!!! I've learned so much from you over the years, Chef! And this one is no different. You're always my go-to and although sometimes (very rare but sometimes) I'll find a variation I'll prefer better, I always knows that yours is a strongest start I could have. I'm ready to give sourdough a try and I'm going to follow this video to a T! Thank chef!!

[@miniflem1]

The time flew past, Thank you Chef John.

[@freeindeed5393]

I probably spend about 1/10th of the amount of time “hands on” with my sourdough and they turn out amazing! That said, I am going to try your method! I love your recipes!

[@stevenpatsatsis4060]

Chef John, U forgot to tell us we need a day off from work for this one lol. Love ya Chef J !!

[@W4ABN]

Saturday and Sunday 😉😂

[@kkattrap]

There are so many great tricks in this process. Thanks Chef John, this should up my bread game.

[@jonaslundholm]

A national treasure!

[@seanfager8063]

This is the best channel. I learned to make a healthy gumbo in less than an hour, and a delicious brick of starch in a day and a half.

[@Snack-well]

I love listening to Chef John’s voice. 💕

[@tomanth4981]

John! This is complex with ingredients that many of us don't have! Your recipes are always great, but this is a real detailed project!

[@brittaneycook4712]

Your videos are always so good and uplifting to me… I would watch an hour long episode if you had it! Lol Keep up the great work! Hope you and your family are doing well.

[@rol9344]

This bread is delicious. I must admit that while I worked through this process, step by step with your perfectly filmed video, I didn’t trust the process. It all all. My dough didn’t look like yours. It wasn’t getting the perky ball as it does with other recipes. To the point I almost didn’t do the last folding and almost trashed it. Well I am so glad I continued with it. Mine turned out slightly flat. BUT perfect small holes and the taste is the best I have ever tasted. Thank you for the video! ❤ I kept with it though.

[@virginiadare02]

Love you, Chef John! I've enjoyed you forever. Just discovering sourdough but can't get my starter to blossom. Keep up the videos!

[@sorscha]

Absolutely wonderful. Thank you for everything you do! Love from long time fans in Australia ❤

[@warmndspice2613]

Thanks so much for the recipe ❤, I made it yesterday and its delicious!

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

I’m so happy you said “around the outside” three times. That became a thing with a friend and me because of one of your earlier videos.

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

Also, omg this takes like a whole day to make a loaf of bread. This feels a LOT longer than the last version.

[@bhallais1]

This looks amazing! I could never find the time or the patience, but I'd probably pay $20 for that loaf.

[@buenfield]

We love you, Chef John!!

[@WastrelWay]

Although it takes a long time to make, you can start another one every day and as long as you keep working you can have all the bread you'll need.

[@lincolndacostaeloyjunior9261]

Good to see you rocking even after all of those years

[@holoexp8940]

I love baking bread, I love chef john. Thank you sir

[@GKahla]

the effort is seriously worth the investment! beautiful loaf - thank you for sharing.

[@frizzlefry5904]

I am just growing my 1st mother... really great video, as always, thank you.

[@TheAmazza2]

After watching this incredibly long process, I've never felt better about paying $9 for a sourdough loaf at the farmer's market.

[@gladysvazquez8693]

So true, but try making it, it's a lot of fun

[@szepcicerke]

Az idő sok, a munka kevés. Többnyire a kovász dolgozik)))Az egészet már kevés rutinnal is lehet nagyon lazán venni. Az ilyen videókat nézni is élmény, csinálni meg csupa öröm.

[@curtisworthing6036]

Most of these recipes are a royal PIA. I have a recipe that is 60% hydration, I can gather a dough (about 800g) together and have it in the oven 8hrs later. No messing around with crazy high hydration recipe, no crazy goopy mess and no crazy amount of folds and kneading. Anyone who has had it says it's as good as any professional bakery sourdough.

[@carnicavegirl7214]

​@@curtisworthing6036that sounds fantastic

[@BubsyMupsy]

Oh God! Sooo much work for a small loaf of bread! Such a dedication!

[@SchleeSchlee]

I’ve never been good at baking but thanks to this video I can now be the Van Gogh of sourdough Thank you, Chef John!! 💛

[@moniekf6964]

Loved watching this. Entertained and inspired all the way through to the end!

[@krschulman]

Loved this video - you included such great details. Looks delicious and perfect! I am going to try to make it this weekend!

[@mssixty3426]

Oh man, I almost want to try making this sourdough - I just have to find the patience! You ROCK, Chef John!

[@LydiaWhitmer-ou9kd]

Thx U for all your information and the step by step instructions very helpful I have watched lots of videos but yours is the best 🥰

[@Brad-99]

Lol I had zero idea how this bread is made and thought it would be quick n easy haha I will try this for my first homemade bread Thx 👨‍🍳

[@MrsRealistic]

This video was a delight to watch! I've only made two loaves so far (before I saw this video). My first was perfect, my second one was a brick. 😢 I'm trying to figure out a schedule that works for feeding the starter, and starting the actual recipe. With a family of 5, it's a lot of work for just one loaf 🤣