How to Make Sourdough Bread | Easy Beginner Recipe

[@hugo9846]

It feels like learning sourdough is an uber mysterious process; I guess if you're like me and learning solo through the internet. I feel like I'm coming full circle and learning all over again. I haven't gotten it down but this video has helped me reset. I did 340 grams of water but I think because my starter isn't normally 50/50 my dough was drier than yours. I'm going to finish this one and start another batch with 350 grams right away. Sorry I used this as a diary.

[@SourdoughandSuch]

It can definitely be a challenge when you’re first starting out! I’m still learning after years of making sourdough. I’m so glad this video was helpful for you! 😊

[@hugo9846]

Well, the first one turned out great. I finally got a proper oven spring and a decent ear. It could have been better. I didn't preheat the dutch oven because I don't like a hard crust but I did add four small ice cubes. The crumb was delicious - soft, airy, slightly chewy. I made a grilled cheese. I just put a second loaf in the fridge. I used 347 grams of water this time. The dough was still so easy to work with. I cannot thank you enough for your recipe. This time I got a bigger rise and a more bubbly dough. These months of learning to shape from various content creators are finally paying off. I learned a lot from Claire Saffitz and Chef John but this recipe and method has been the one. I'm going to see how high a hydration I can use to see what happens. I have been doing my stretch and folds outside of the bowl as per Chef John, but the dough is so easy to work with, it's not an issue

[@sailorgirl2017]

Good morning, Laura. Could I use my mix master instead of my hands - following all the steps of autolyse, adding salt and the periodic stretch and folds?

[@SourdoughandSuch]

Yes, I think that should work. Just be sure not to over mix. 😊

[@sailorgirl2017]

@@SourdoughandSuch Thanks, I'll watch for just a few rotations then. Cheers!

[@phylliskeeton6695]

Looks delicious.

[@SourdoughandSuch]

Thank you! 😊

[@mas2988]

Looks too wet

[@SourdoughandSuch]

Sourdough is a wetter dough, but it all works out to be a delicious loaf of bread. You just have to get used to working with it.