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No knead, beginner friendly recipe for long fermented sourdough bread.

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Beginner friendly recipe

No kneading or stretching required for this loaf! This sourdough bread recipe is so easy.

This effortless recipe is bound to become your favorite loaf. From start to finish, it’s ready in just one day. You’ll adore the tangy flavor and soft texture of this

Benefits of sourdough

Sourdough bread is easy to digest due to its natural fermentation process, which breaks down gluten and phytic acid, making it gentler on the stomach.

This type of bread is richer in nutrients, as the fermentation process helps unlock vitamins and minerals, such as B vitamins and iron. The presence of beneficial probiotics in sourdough can aid in gut health, improving digestion and contributing to a balanced microbiome.

Sourdough bread is known to have a lower glycemic index compared to bread made with conventional yeast, meaning it affects blood sugar levels less. Providing sustained energy and keeping you fuller for longer.

On top of all those benefits, it simply tastes great!

Helpful tools

You won’t need a stand mixer or anything fancy for this recipe, as all you need is a simple mixing bowl and a spoon. Having a scale helps but is not necessary.

• mixing bowl
• spoon or silicon spatula
• kitchen scale or measuring cups
• loaf pan

Enamel loaf pan

I love this pan because it is longer than the standard loaf pan. Resulting in smaller slices that are perfect for sandwiches for the kids!

Ingredients

• 120 grams bubbly sourdough starter (1/2 cup)
• 2 cups warm water
• 480 grams All Purpose flour (4 cups)
• 2Tbs Honey
• 2 tsp salt

Method

1. Measure active starter and water to a bowl. Mix together and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes.
2. Add in flour, honey, and salt. Mix well. The resulting dough will be very loose.
3. Bulk rise for 12 hours at room temperature. The dough should double in size and be very bubbly.
4. Using two forks gently pull the dough from the sides of the bowl to the center, working your way all the way around the bowl.
5. Butter a loaf pan
6. Gently transfer the dough to the pan and spread evenly.
7. Allow dough to rise again for 1-2 hours. You’ll know it’s time to bake when the dough has risen to the edge of the pan.
8. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
10. Butter the top of the loaf immediately out of the oven.
11. Allow to cool before slicing.

Tips

Active starter- using a sourdough starter that has been fed recently and at room temperature will yield better results.

Dough consistency- The texture of the dough after mixing everything together will be very loose. When it’s done with the bulk rise it will have a very thick “quick bread” like texture. Trust the process!

Enjoy!

We love this versatile and simple recipe for sourdough bread. It really is the easiest and no-fuss bread recipe.

Our family enjoys it as sandwich bread but it is perfect for toast, french toast, or used in stuffing.

With the holidays coming around, having an easy sourdough bread recipe in your back pocket is a lifesaver!

Tell me in the comments how this recipe works for you!