Description
Experience the joy of baking with this Speedy Same Day Sourdough Bread recipe, designed for those who crave fresh, homemade bread without the lengthy wait. This easy-to-follow method yields a beautifully crusty loaf with a soft, tangy interior in just a few hours. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or served alongside your favorite meals, this quick sourdough bread is a delightful addition to any occasion. With simple pantry ingredients and minimal equipment required, you can impress family and friends with your baking skills—even on short notice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 410 grams all-purpose flour
- 290 grams water
- 160 grams sourdough starter
- 8 grams salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix water, sourdough starter, and salt until well combined. Gradually add flour and mix until fully incorporated. Cover the bowl and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Perform four sets of stretch and folds every 20 minutes to develop gluten.
- Allow the dough to rise at room temperature for 3–4 hours until it nearly doubles in size.
- Shape the dough into a smooth ball and place it seam-side up in a floured banneton basket. Let it proof for an additional 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 460°F (238°C) during the last hour of proofing.
- Score the dough and bake in a preheated Dutch oven for 30 minutes covered, then an additional 10 minutes uncovered until golden brown.
- Cool on a rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg