The easiest & most delicious fool-proof sourdough bread recipe for everyone including the beginners.

To make this basic sourdough bread you need
700g room temperature water
200g sourdough starter
800g all purpose flour
200g whole wheat flour
23g salt with 50g water
1/2 cup seeds (sesame, sunflower, flax or poppy seed)
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[@m.f.8752]

Hi, Fiona. It’s been a while since you posted this video, but I just wanted to provide you and your viewers some positive feedback. I’ve made many, many loaves now using your method and the results are always amazing. I’ve made some of my best breads using your easy-to-follow instructions. Once again, thank you.

[@petmensan]

I like how simple sourdough is, as long as you do steps 1-42 perfectly, you shouldn't have any problems.

[@prostoya1583]

😂and those 42 steps are very well explained. Following these steps are easy. My bread turned out from the first time. 😊

[@techware1840]

If this is the simple method I hate to see the hard method

[@techware1840]

Lol I like at the end when she says ‘and that’s it’ lol like it was so easy

[@gingerpoag8299]

🤣soooo true!!!

[@grammacreepy9324]

Ben Starr has amazing results with way fewer complications. I follow his 'lazy sourdough' and it's perfect everytime.

[@xXturbo86Xx]

Best tutorial ever. No extra useless information. No use of weird terms. Slow and clear.

[@CookingWithFiona]

Glad it helped!

[@wholeNwon]

I have raised starter and baked bread for many years. Recently I have watched more than a few YT videos on the topic. The majority are excessively verbose. Yours was concise, precise and more than adequately informative for the new sourdough baker to reliably produce very good loaves. Congrats!

[@deniseelias7784]

Thank you 🙏

[@Valerie-bb5hi]

I know doesn't that drive you nuts they get more money for more minutes that you watch that's why they do that

[@deniseelias7784]

@@Valerie-bb5hi Your are definitely correct I learn the technique from you and every time I bake my sourdough I judge my own judgement about the length of time/hours and my sourdough gets better and better every time I even add Kalamata olives and it was 😋 Thank you 🙏

[@dpistoltube]

I totally agree. I'm at the intermediate stage but there are so many videos that will make you feel like a failure. They don't tell you enough tips. they just sit there and talk about themselves lol.

[@wholeNwon]

@@Valerie-bb5hi Yup. If you must watch for some reason, just increase the playback speed.

[@pbjazz3165]

This has become my go to recipe/method and I can easily work it into my workday schedule. I feed my starter in morning and leave on counter while I go to work, mix my dough and do my stretch and folds after work, then into the fridge. Next morning I shape my dough and pop it back into the fridge for final proof. I pull it out after work and prep for baking. My husband loves the seeded version. Thanks for the great tutorial and delicious recipe!

[@joeshow8815]

Over last 2 weeks I had watched about 20 different sour dough bread videos and they all totally confused me. Then I saw yours and got it all in 90 seconds, then just followed the rest of your instructions. Best video out there. Thank you.

[@CookingWithFiona]

that's fantastic! I specifically focused on simplifying the steps so everyone can make bread.

[@joeshow8815]

but still failed to get the dough right...the bread was complete failure. Same no luck with different instructor.

[@lauraarnett8743]

@@joeshow8815. Try using bottled water. Your water might have chemicals that destroy the yeast and baking process.

[@schoensangalli6972]

I've been making sourdough bread for a couple years now using a couple different recipes/methods, but I just pulled 2 blog-worthy loaves out of the oven using YOUR recipe/process. We all know there's nothing hurried about sourdough recipes but I had never experienced your recipe's dough texture. It was much more wet and sticky but it created the most chewy, flavorful, superior crumb I've ever made! Rendering a fresh starter overnight to begin the bread was rewarding as the starter floated in water and was possibly one of the reasons for the impressive spring. I'm a fan!

[@jennifercox2507]

FINALLY, a recipe that turned out super amazing for me!!!! I have been struggling a lot with sourdough, this recipe is the absolute secret!!! SO good and such BEAUTIFULLY risen loafs!!! Thank you Fiona, you are a Rockstar!!

[@CookingWithFiona]

awh that's the best feed back ever!!! that's wonderful, enjoy.

[@donnaforpathways]

Waited for 3 weeks for my starter to be super active for this recipe. So happy with how my bread turned out!

[@Rob_430]

I’m a home bread baker and make sourdough. I want to say this video is excellent. It’s to the point, and great presentation. I don’t final proof in the fridge, but at room temperature so to bake in the morning, after an overnight bulk fermentation. It all works!

[@jeanmichelelee1933]

How long approximately would you proof at room temperature? I do live in a hot humid country, so I may go about 2 hours I guess?

[@Rob_430]

@@jeanmichelelee1933 in the morning after bulk fermentation, I shape and final proof about 75 minutes. I use to go 2 hours. It’s better to under proof a little than over proof.

[@Rob_430]

@@jeanmichelelee1933 you do mean final proof and not the bulk ferment, correct? I bulk ferment overnight on the counter, but it’s cool now. In the summer I start on the counter but then it goes in the fridge so not to over proof.

[@anandersonnovel]

Your voice, tone and gentle spirit is what bakes this bread and what helps guides me in learning how to bake my own wonderful bread. Thank you for taking your time and for not doing all of he "fast" talking that makes me nervous about the who process. You are such a treasured gift!

[@CookingWithFiona]

awh that's so sweet, thank you, thank you! I truly enjoy hearing all the success stories with this recipe, I want everyone to try making this bread.

[@kju5020]

From all the videos in all KZbin this is the best one 🎉🎉🎉

[@AS-xi6lp]

LOVE this! direct, clear, and the point without all the fluff. I am still waiting for my starter to be ready, but this video is a winner when I make my first sourdough bread.

[@simasharon7]

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[@kissycastaneda]

that crunch!!! excited to try this!!!

[@strangerintheselands251]

So much care and patience in your hands and in your voice. And a lot of time for the whole process to unfold. Such a pleasure to watch.

[@fawnjenkins7266]

I am an experienced sourdough bread baker, but am working on baking a rustic loaf in an enamel covered iron Dutch oven like this. This is newish to me. Before I used a recipe that I had to knead instead of folding, and baked on a cookie sheet rather than steam in a Dutch oven. Thanks for the tips and tricks. I also love seeds on my bread. I will try that!

[@matthewgrana4829]

Thanks for getting to the point of breadmaking. You make it fun!

[@lorenastewart3356]

This is the best recipe ever! I've been baking bread about 2 years, and have used many different sourdough recipes. Fiona thank you so much for my go to recipe.

[@mdjanz]

Same for me. A perfect recipe.

[@CookingWithFiona]

I absolutely love that! Thank you for sharing and enjoy your bread❤️

[@tawnyahuntsman4163]

I couldn't agree more!! I have looked at many YT videos and this is the perfect an easy video to follow. My first 2 loaves are in the oven now. The best part for me is, I wasn't tied to my home for 2 days. I came and went and got on with life. The dough is very forgiving if the time isn't followed exactly. Thank you for your expertise and your advice.

[@cfizzazzle]

Thank you for the recipe! ☺️

[@supertastybites8158]

Your bread looks absolutely gorgeous Fiona! I've been baby stepping my way into making bread, started making English muffins recently, but really want to make sour dough bread - so I will be watching your videos how to make it happen! Thank you!

[@spela_emily]

followed the recipe, and my bread turned out PERFECT. Thank you so much🙏❤️🥖

[@baward]

What a great video! Clear, concise and fun. Thanks for giving me more confidence.

[@KimHughesRealEstateVA]

Thank you for explaining the steps so patiently. Mine turned out delicious!

[@CatholicWhisper]

Thank you for the work you did putting this video together. Loved it

[@DJ-gg1mx]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much!

[@rebeccamoyer9358]

These are GORGEOUS!! 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@Mommyofcurlies]

Thank you for this video!! I can't wait to bake my first loaf sourdough!

[@vinguyen143]

Thank you for the recipe. 🙏🏻

[@didier2124]

Beautiful teaching Fiona, so easy to follow you

[@ImForgivenToo]

wow !! beautiful bread ! well done! I will try it !! 😋 thank you !

[@YukinoMayazawa]

Omg I love this! Sourdough is my favorite bread

[@teddie3052]

Just made this and it turned out amazing! Followed every step. Thank you so much Fiona! 💓

[@Sun-ocean-beach]

This is a wonderful video and you are a excellent teacher!! Thank you!!!!

[@HollyM3]

Excellent instructions and tips! Much appreciated 🙏

[@kbee7222]

Thank-you! Excellent video!

[@leafster1337]

those look great. thanks for sharing

[@marik5149]

Thanks so much for this recipe !

[@collettesnoozy7950]

I made these yesterday and baked today. Came out beautiful. Thanks

[@stelladean2669]

Excellent video! I’m a beginner and I loved this! So well made!

[@chrislambert6214]

Fiona, thank you so much for this video! You were the second Recipe I tried and I was very successful with yours! So happy I came across you! Thank you!😽❤️

[@tamaracurl8990]

This is the best video I’ve watched thus far! Thank you!

[@shinypenny1927]

Your bread is beautiful! I love your video and your encouragement. God bless you!

[@str82thepoint100]

Third batch is the charm for me after following your video on sourdough. I still don't handle the dough as well as you do but practice makes for perfection. Also this last time I tried rye flour instead of whole wheat. It is delicious!

[@tmiller7011]

Such an excellent lesson Fiona! Thank you

[@carolinebesinger8611]

Thank you so helpful & beautiful!

[@nuttamonhasdin5542]

Thank you so much for sharing, I love your tutorial.

[@bonjoureveryone225]

Beautiful Bread 🤍 Thank you so very much for sharing your recipes they all are greatly appreciated 💙🌸

[@josephina4792]

Fiona, this is a very well done video with all the information anyone could need, and presented in a lovely relaxed manner. Well done.

[@lyudmilaushyarov6191]

Thank you Fiona, no pretense, just simple and precise tutorial, thank you very much

[@lyudmilaushyarov6191]

I would like to see your pasta recipe

[@lyudmilaushyarov6191]

Good morning Fiona, I baked this bread following your tutorial, came out very, very good, thank you again

[@ordinaryguy6869]

Great recipe and tips in here. Very well explained. Thank you!

[@annerobeson9414]

You’re amazing Fiona thank you - I made my first sourdough and it’s great!

[@xiomarajohnson5115]

EXCELLENT!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH DEAR FIONA, YOU ARE THE BEST!! I finally made my first loaf with success!

[@meganmitchell9577]

Making this recipe for the 3rd time, thank you so much for this tutorial! I was intimidated at first looking at other videos, but this was so easy to follow

[@joletty1793]

Excellent and oh my, so yummmy! Sourdough bread is the best and you are an excellent teacher. Thank you, thank you! 💖💖💟💟💖

[@gitagaroosi239]

Your new video is so easy to follow with a lot of great information that answers all of my questions. Thank you so much!

[@CookingWithFiona]

That is great, thank you. Happy baking

[@amykurup8109]

Thank you for the simple to understand steps

[@lilighoddousi6523]

Love love love your new & improved sourdough bread recipe! You covered all my questions about sourdough bread in this great video!

[@CookingWithFiona]

That’s fantastic! Thank you. Happy baking.

[@Starlingahn]

Thank you! I love this video it felt like an auntie sharing me her tips 😍

[@kocem3384]

I have just made it. The best recipe ever!

[@ivamei955]

I've been using your recipe for my breadmaking... easy to follow your instructions...the best thing about you dear Fiona is the passion one feels as you speak and the love you show when handling the dough. Bread is sacred and your video emanates this sacredness.Thank you for your great work♡

[@CookingWithFiona]

that is so wonderful to hear, thank you

[@rodica69]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@kristybeck3494]

Thank you, I loved watching this video!!

[@ritajohnson9490]

Beautifully executed and a pleasure to watch!

[@staycestone2616]

Thank you for this amazing step by step instruction, I am new to sourdough this was my 3rd attempt and It was a HUGE success.

[@Chercher4848]

Thanks for a beautiful video! Easy to follow & great explanation. I have not been able to make my seeds stick all around so used your technique flouring the tea towel then adding the seeds to the towel. Worked perfectly!

[@berriosenid]

You are a fantastic teacher. Beautiful bread.

[@gratefultammy]

Fiona you are amazing with your dough . I don’t know that I have the patience it requires .

[@powerofthemind21]

Love the video! The dough looks unreal!

[@Eclecticgardengirl]

Made my first loaf using starter I made from your recipe and bread from your recipe turned out pretty darn good for my first time! Thanks for your awesome videos!

[@CookingWithFiona]

That is great! Love it! and enjoy. Thanks for sharing I always love to hear back

[@dfusa4869]

My goodness these breads look fabulous

[@barbarajenny1878]

Just beautiful bread and easy to follow. I need a good active starter.

[@ildzejurkovska586]

Most beautifull bread that i have seen! Thank you!

[@CookingWithFiona]

you are welcome

[@Monica-fd3ig]

I love this video and your techniques it’s the easiest I’ve seen! 👍🏽👍🏽😍

[@CookingWithFiona]

Thanks so much 😊glad you liked it

[@user-sk4du6yr1u]

Fiona, you showed me a couple things that I was doing wrong and thanks to you I am finally on my way to baking sourdough bread with great crust and crumb. Thank you so much!

[@sujathashanmugam6601]

Wow! Loads of hardwork and smart work go into making that bread. Listening to ur voice was so soothing..

[@janicerusso3347]

Best sourdough bread recipe for me to date. The seeded one is amazing! Thank you for not only a great recipe but also your instructions are perfect. ❤

[@bretstang06]

Fiona.. I recently baked two loaves of your sourdough bread and they both came out just perfect. Your recipe was so easy to follow with the sourdough starter I had on hand. Both were very tasty and looked very nice too. I will be using your recipe many times over in the future. Thanks, Bret

[@athanasiospapakostoulis580]

Excellent video! And not only the real precise instructions, but also the way how you handle the dough, you care of it and your absolutely calm and clear voice. Thank you so much !

[@CookingWithFiona]

you are very welcome

[@gulsumamirova4741]

Great! Thank you for your fairly hands! Awesome home made bread! I love it! I m just learning to bake it, your video and tips will help me🙏

[@Abby-ji4tj]

Really easy to follow, my first bread and started turned out amazing!!

[@johnpandolfino8663]

Incredible...... beautiful looking loaf's of bread......👌👏👍

[@MariaLopez-kc5hd]

Thank you so much for this recipe… 😊

[@Kim-vf7rw]

Thank you so much! I like your style! Yum! I am hooked on making sourdough!

[@velocitygirl8551]

That’s such a great bowl!!!

[@lauraarnett8743]

Awesome video and beautiful breads at the end. I can’t wait to make these with your recipe and method.

[@lunam2839]

Can’t wait to try!! ❤

[@dpistoltube]

You give wonderful tips thank you so much

[@Janemarten0]

Hi Fiona, I made this bread using a little less salt it tasted and looked delicious. Thank you for sharing. 🇬🇧

[@derInsider1985]

as Austrians we're used to bake sourdough bread containing rye and wheat, which makes it really strong in flavor. You can find wheat breads too, but usually not on a sourdough basis rather than on a a yeast basis. I'm glad I found that recipe. It is really delicious and extremely soft and surprisingly "juicy". Due to my limited time I modified this recipe a little bit with dry yeast though, but it turned out great as well. I have had some sourdough left, but not that active as the one in the video, so I thought give it a try and add some yeast. it was totally worth it and it only took 4 hours to rest (stretching included).

[@lowespringacres7838]

My new starter is ready to try for the first time. Your video is great!

[@joannek7447]

Looks delicious.

[@edithharmer1326]

Great Tutorial! Well explained, make it easier to follow! Thank you for sharing! Greetings from Singapore 🇸🇬⚘⚘⚘ Edith

[@mrguillemot]

Fiona may I say that was one of the most restful 15 minutes I have spent for a long time; you delivery is perfect. Love the recipe and really love your large bowl. I will try your recipe next time round :-)

[@CookingWithFiona]

love it! thank you

[@jvz773]

I loved your video! Thank you 🙏

[@sonshinesunflower4168]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

[@Redsquirl30]

I want to add my thank you as well. This is the first time I've ever tried this and it worked wonderfully.

[@CookingWithFiona]

that's wonderful. you are welcome!

[@troywebb2062]

Just completed the starter, Looking forward to making my first loaves, thanks for the easy to follow video

[@CookingWithFiona]

im so excited for you, let me know how it comes out. and don't forget to have fun. good luck

[@user-gx6uh2zg5s]

오~~빵을 반죽하는 손길이 너무 자연스레 잘하시네요 오랜세월이 만든 내공이라 할수있겠습니다 훌륭한 솜씨 박수 보내드립니다 한국에서 ~~^^

[@cruzcastroE]

Best video on this topic I have seen!

[@daviddriskill9587]

I found a little helpful trick - I like to place the dough in my proofing bowl without a towel so I get a little of the design of the bowl, but if it sticks you got trouble. Flour your bowl or the towel with rice flour - no gluten in the rice flour so your dough won’t bond to it. Everyone probably already knew that, but this is new for me 😁

[@CookingWithFiona]

Great tip! thank you for sharing

[@anandersonnovel]

Yes, Rice flour is the key!