Sourdough Bread Recipe For Beginners

This week we're making the best sourdough bread recipe for the absolute beginner. You don't need to know anything about making sourdough to follow this guide!
Like many of you, I have found myself with limited access to ingredients and grocery stores due to the coronavirus outbreak. I filmed this video from the safety of my home, using the ingredients I had on hand. I hope that you enjoy the video, make lots of yummy sourdough and stay safe. The Sugar Geek Family is here for you!
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100 grams All Purpose Flour
100 grams Whole Wheat Flour
400 grams Water (room temperature, bottled or filtered)
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[@vickimoore7646]

After watching numerous how to videos I have finally found one that I can understand without having a chemistry degree. I am so happy I almost want to drop to my knees thanking you for this video! I think I will finally be able to try this...even if I fail I finally feel confident enough to try. Thank you, thank you from one old Texan.

[@HandmaidenOfDistinction66854]

Exactly!

[@Sara-gl8ue]

Hi Vicki! Did you make the sourdough bread? If so, how did it turn out?

[@sabasamir7105]

And how did it work?

[@ednacrafts9979]

Your video on bread 🥖 is the best one I have found and easiest to follow and understand. I always send it to my friends that want to make sourdough bread .🙏🏼 thanks a million.❤

[@albinacurik8208]

Agreed, Vicki’s video is very helpful for me, thanks 👍❤️

[@sjohnson415]

OMG!!! I’ve been reading hours and hours of videos on making sourdough, but I’ve never watched a video that so clearly and concisely explains the process and technique. I just made one using a different video, but they never explained why your starter needs to be at it’s peak. And your voice doesn’t make me want to scream 😉. Thank you so very much!!

[@djett43]

Beginner here. So happy I found this video. My starter is ready but I needed a recipe and instructions. You gave me a great understanding of each step in the process and I learned new (important) terms. I’m super excited to make my first sourdough bread. Thank you!

[@cristinahorning8483]

I have been baking sourdough for over a year now and still consider myself a novice which I am. I have watched so many sourdough making videos but this is the first one that's actually made a lot of sense to me. Thank you!

[@Lwhite1962]

Thank you for having such a thorough tutorial on making sourdough bread. I found it so helpful because you explain everything that's happening as it goes along rather than trying to show us the quickest easiest way to make sourdough. When you're a beginner you really want to know the best way, even if it's a little more work and why we're doing what we're doing.

[@leahcard2418]

I'm on the eve of my first loaf with you. I have had 5 flops leading up until now and after watching your tutorial like 10 times, I understand why I got the negative results I did. I love your style. I feel like I am not just learning but understanding. I remain optimistic that I will see my first successful loaf tomorrow. I hope you have more tutorials on your Chanel. You're the first one that's made sense to me. Thankyou

[@pmbyrd1724]

I am so excited to report the most beautiful loaf of sourdough bread. I followed the steps on the video and viola it worked. I have tried so many different recipes but this one is absolutely excellent. Thank you sooooo much.

[@tommyesigerfoos1190]

I DID IT!!! My first try and it came out almost perfect! I must have watch parts of your video 20X just to make sure I was doing everything right. I was nervous as I really wanted this to work as we LOVE SD bread so much! Thank you for taking the time to create such a detailed, understandable and beautiful video! My hubby thanks you too!

[@michelles8861]

I made your sourdough bread! I was nervous because the dough came out so wet, but I baked it and it turned out delicious!! 👏👏 my first successful sourdough! Thank you so much!!👍

[@idekmarijke2380]

Thank you very much Liz, I have been baking bread for over 20 years, used all kinds of different recipes, and this one came out the best EVER! So happy!😊

[@deniseelias7784]

Thank you for sharing Well explained I love when you stated if you’re busy It can stay over 48 hours in last prepping before baking I am always late and I love the extra time in hand 😂 Thanks again 🙏

[@nesschap]

Finally.....laying flat on the floor in exhaustion....something I can follow and understand.

[@misskarla1377]

Thank you so much, Liz. I’m far more likely to remember the steps to attaining perfect sourdough when I know why I’m doing each step. You have made a previously confusing task understandable and far more fun.

[@vickiehacker4624]

😊😊😊p😊

[@D_TheMessyPerfectVLOG]

Also, I just made my second loaf and it came out AWESOME! My first loaf was flat so I'm super proud! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, this newbie appreciates it.

[@hhall7152]

If you’re not already, you should be a teacher. Loved the video and since my starter is ready, I’m going to give this one a shot! Big thanks.

[@rasheedaelahie9935]

I am going to try this I was thinking of making a sourdough bread for the longest while now

[@nicki66]

This was the absolute best explanation of a sour dough recipe that I have ever had!!! Kudos! I will be trying this sometime this week.

[@clkbunny6766]

one of the best beginner tutorial I have seen. Still trying to get my technique right. I realized I have been bouncing around on too many recipes and will take your advice and stick to one recipe until I get better. Love your tutorials!

[@staciecolby5649]

Making this today! Thank you!

[@marymack1]

Incredibly helpful. Thanks!

[@danielacrespo8837]

Great video, great tips! Thank you 😉

[@TacticalPoppins]

OMG a workflow!!! I love it! Great job

[@sharminikamaragoda2976]

Thank you . You are such a good instructor. Going to have a go at it.

[@gudrunsykes486]

Great video ! You give me hope 😊

[@zeejah]

You are a great teacher!❤

[@mariadibiase3577]

Very good introctions Thanks ! I will try .

[@cathyfillippi7330]

Way to go that looks delicious, I'm making this bread

[@alisonruth3947]

Thank you so much for a great helpful tutorial.The best I have watched and I’ve watched many.😊😊😊

[@dianalugo8000]

Your technique was so helpful , this was my 4th loaf and came out amazing!!! Thank you

[@dianalugo8000]

By far the best recipe for me, thank you!

[@gisellegonzalez2628]

Finally a tutorial that I get lol. Thank you so much. My starter is good to go and I’m so glad I found you on KZbin.

[@josephinecioffi33]

Awesome! Just what I needed took the guess work out of it.

[@jayaline]

Your presentation was excellent. I love the ball of yarn analogy. I learned plenty. Stretch and fold inside the bowl is a great idea. I used to transfer to a board, but now I will convert to your way. Thanks.

[@arnobmondal9823]

This video is one of the best that I have seen amongst countless hours of watching similar videos. Great job in explaining everything in such detail! 👏👏

[@lolajacomino6574]

Thank you so much, love the way you explain and teach. I’m subscribed now ❤

[@michellevuong4877]

I will try your recipe. Thank you for sharing

[@gisellegonzalez2628]

My bread turned out AMAZING !!!! This will be my go to. Thank you so much.

[@silvermoon3486]

Thank you for sharing this information 😊❤❤❤👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@yuwadeesilapasamai537]

Thank you for sharing, the technique is easy to understand

[@yaellir]

Your video is by far the best!!!!!!

[@dnaturalone]

Wow! I loved this video. Thank you for helping me understand sourdough.

[@lorrainelehman7566]

Great video!!

[@busybeeme100]

Thank you so much for making such a confusing thing understandable. This is the tutorial I have been searching for. I cannot wait to make my bread. Thank you thank you thank you ☺️

[@jamieregan3972]

Thank you Liz for making this video so understandable! Your approach is so unassuming that I am inspired to do this! It’s been over 40 years since I help my mom bake sourdough bread. So excited to bake tomorrow!

[@whatsgoingon6775]

This is amazing!! Thank you for being so thorough. I’ve been trying for months and with this video I just made my first edible loaf !!! WOOHOOO!!

[@charlotterider7767]

Beautiful work! I look forward to gathering things I will need to try to make this

[@jujubee7351]

One of the best videos out there ! Your bread looked like a piece of art, just beautiful . I feel nervous trying to make this , but Im ready . Starter is on Day 2

[@alidahoward4163]

AWESOME JOB! TY😊

[@magnustorque5528]

Such a great video. So much depth and detail that quickly provided many helpful tips related to not only the making of the bread, but also the tools and methods involved. Lucid and to the point. The result was literally perfect bread. That thick slice at the end was so moist and soft. Amazing !

[@C21agent1]

Thanks for the great explanation of how to make sourdough bread

[@SteveLindsey-hm9hb]

Great information. Thanks so very much. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@MsArtistwannabe]

I am so happy right now. I had success with your wonderful tutorial. Thank you.

[@myavaphillips2912]

This is my first out of many videos I understand all the steps without getting overwhelmed. Thank you so very much!

[@marrienmejia]

I followed your recipe and I am very pleased with my first sourdough bread!

[@amy8486]

Just got the best bake yet following this recipe 👏🙌 Thank you for this easy to understand process.

[@candacejacomet]

Finally. Easy helpful recipe and tips

[@evanamauriz8984]

Finally a sourdough video I can understand! Thank you so much! Hopefully this next batch will come out better than my first 😊❤

[@conniebreck1812]

You are an excellent teacher. I love the way you explain things. I used your starter video to make my starter. It took about 2 weeks to get a strong starter.

[@paulstockbridge2804]

By a long way, the clearest video I have seen! Starting this process tomorrow so hope it goes to plan!

[@terrichhun6500]

Omg your stretching and folding method really works . I made an absolutely beautiful sourdough with lovely open crum Thank you for making it easy.

[@d1950l1941]

That is one gorgeous sourdough bread, and you make it all look to very simple. Thank you!

[@kzalima]

Hi Liz, I looked at other videos on making sourdough bread and I finally got it thanks for a great job on explaining 😊😊

[@suziegreipl3262]

Ty so much for this amazing video.. I was ready to give up on sourdough but you have really inspired me to keep going. Bless you 😍😍

[@MsArtistwannabe]

You’re a really good teacher.

[@jmeichner8268]

Thank you, I will be starting soon and would love you work sheet. I did not see it on your blog.

[@bechapel7241]

This is the best video I have watched, hands down, and I I have watched a lot! Thanks for explaining things simply.

[@mariaarvelo3400]

I am so happy, I came across your tutorial. It is so easy to follow, no chemistry is needed...LOL. Started my leaven this morning. I should be ready, if all goes to plan, ready to bake on Monday. Thanks again.

[@dnaturalone]

I did it!!!!! I made the best sourdough bread!!! Thank you

[@Freespiritarts]

I’ve been playing with my dough all day. I will put it in my basket in the fridge tonight. Exciting!

[@markg7852]

Great video! Thank you! I can't add much to what has already been said but thanks again.

[@lisadinocco4539]

I cooked my very first loaf in my rv oven today. It didn’t come out pretty but it sure was yummy. The inside was prefect. Thank you.

[@Pattys1967]

omg im so glad i found you,this will be my go to whenever i want to do something with dough,this video made me want to make it even more,i love the smell of yeast and i love the feel of bread or pizza dough in my hands,i can not thank you enough for this how to beginners guide.will sub and like ,done thank you again

[@malihehhushidari5448]

I really enjoyed Your presentation. Finally someone who can explain very very clearly❤

[@shelleyhunkscookyogasew]

I made this and it turned out amazing. It was the first sourdough I ever made. 😊

[@omairahandmadesoap9088]

Thank you too much So cleat So informative 😊

[@DizzyIzzyMom]

Been making bread for a few weeks…..your technique are perfect for me….thanks. Btw that bread and butter pic was FABULOUS.

[@suncoastgirl2512]

I am new to this and made my second loaf today. They are turning out good, but I definitely need more practice. Your video is the easiest I have found to follow. You have incorporated, what I found to be the most important parts of the videos I have watched, all into one. You did an excellent job!

[@lizapapadatou-papavramides7525]

Dear friend, thank you so for this great technique, that enabled me , the 2nd time, to have my first, very successful , lacy open-crumb country bread! The 1st time though, with the 400grms water, the dough became very watery and unmanageable, maybe because I used 150grms of my strong levain, which also contains water. So, the 2nd time , using 300grms water for 500grms wheat flour, things unfolded smoothly , with these great results!! I baked it in a big and tall , oval, covered Pyrex, which was filled when baked by an extra risen , golden-brown , country, open-crumb loaf!! THANK YOU, SO!!❤💕👍❤

[@sharynr4067]

Thanks for the tip I had same issue. Good to know reduced water works.

[@maryjanemclaughlin9901]

Thank you!! I made a starter over the last couple of weeks and thought ‘Now What???!’ Now I have a plan! Great tutorial!!

[@liletteautrey8481]

Your bread looks very nice , I love the way to prepare your starter for your bread instead of incorporating your starter straight in your dough. I shall try it next time for sure . Thank you for your nice and detailed instructions step by step.

[@randeemiller1954]

You are AWESOME!! 😎

[@lisae6725]

I started with your recipe for making my starter and first loaf of bread over 9 months ago and I’m getting some beautiful loaves, I’m actually amazed that I can make such a thing of beauty.

[@lizmohammed8052]

I watched a lot of videos but I like the way you brought it across, interesting and simple ,I will try your recipe for sourdough bread, thanks Liz..... from another Liz,lol😊

[@SoilandMargaritas]

Hi, this makes so much more sense to me now, thank you for explaining the terms in the beginning as well, I wonder if I can divide this at the end to make 2 loads but wondering about baking time for singles as I only have one Dutch oven.

[@nickyg2059]

Thanks Liz, I’ll try your recipe you are super you going slow I’ll let you know when I make it, Got blessed you!!!

[@susanbaron3080]

Hi Liz - thank you so much for making what could be a complicated process totally understandable. The ‘fog’ is lifting.

[@MrJorvik]

Now I better understand how sourdough works, brilliant, thanks a lot :)

[@elleh3495]

it looks so delicious. i would eat half the loaf at one time😌

[@isabelladavis1363]

Yes this looks amazing but for this super busy lady it will be a treat on occasion SO TIME CONSUMING ….but they do say anything worth having will take sofort and time…thank u for sharing…stay blessed!

[@DishinWitMeHeatherD9708]

I have been wanting to make this for a while..Very good video for beginners 😍😍😋😋

[@charmainebarrett5706]

Fantastic tutorial I followed your steps and made my first awesome sourdough bread.

[@deliadsantiago9895]

Thanks for the detailed demo. Great to make when there’s a lot of time in your hands. Too much work and many hours. I think I’ll just stick to the no knead bread😆and order sourdough bread from Boudin😁

[@carolineflynn01]

This is hands down the best sourdough video! I've spent so much time looking at videos and had 2 failures that made me about to give up ever trying again. Well you have reinspired me to make another one 😁😉

[@klaskristian1]

Nice. I use a combination of mixer and stretch and fold. After autolys rest i knead it in my mixer around 10 minutes to get a somewhat elastic dough. Then i often do 1 stretch and fold per hour during fermentation. Works great. Also i often proof in room temp. Since i often use 70% hydration the dough is not too soft when scoring! Myvtake on how many stretch and fold you have to do is dough stiffness. If dough is stiff after 2 folds you dont have to do any more, if it floats out a little bit you have to continue. Btw, amazing looking bread! That crum is perfect!

[@chrisciampo4551]

Hi 👋! TY so much for this video! I feel like I have spent hours and hours trying to figure out how to get this right! I have a lot of’starter’ and discard jars because I didn’t know when to do what! Well..today I followed your step by step tutorial! I am in hour 3 of rising of my levaan(?)..the bread and flour mixture ready for that magical moment in time when I can mix it all together and finally have something to show for the hours and hours’Elanor’ and I have spent together! When it was suggested that I ‘name’ my starter, cynically I laughed and even said ‘I don’t want to have a relationship with something I am going to bake in my oven’! My siblings all laughed! But none had ever spent as much time as is necessary to get this tight! So..TY..again for your VERY informative video and step by step instructions!

[@davidbriggs5778]

Liz, Thank you for this recipe. I followed it to the letter - for the most part - and got great results. I didn’t put the dough in the refrigerator overnight but instead in the freezer for about an hour while the oven was warming ( recommendation from one of your KZbin competitors ) so I could properly score the top. Wonderful 2021 to you and yours.

[@SugarGeekShow]

Great idea!

[@lornalinville1625]

This should be the only video all beginners watch. So simple. Mahalo.

[@SugarGeekShow]

So glad it helped! Thanks for watching

[@makeitkate3240]

Why didn’t I see this video first?! Game changer!❤

[@gabrielab.8387]

I love sourdough...

[@vincentlabruzzo5368]

Good video. I've been making sourdough for a while now. I used to autolyse but I notice zero difference if I don't. So for ease now I just take my starter and mix it with the correct amount of water. I use 375g for the 500grams of flour . I find dissolving the starter in the water makes the mixing way simpler.

[@user-co5ud4lk3y]

Wonderful video, I have watched so many I had gotten confused, two bakes of waste, finally found your video. You are the greatest!!!!! I do have one question, the oven had a baking sheet under the dutch oven pot in the first 30 minutes of bake time, when you baked for the last 25 minutes with top off, I noticed the baking sheet was on the top rack, was this to keep from browning too much?