There is a wide range of bread and rising agents, sourdough has been and continues to be one of the more robust and ongoing bread methods available.
To make this a sourdough starter is required, however, the instructions to create that are not included in the recipe.
Sourdough bread has a wonderful texture and a distinct yet pleasant taste.
Sour Dough Loaf Recipe
There is a wide range of bread and rising agents, sour dough has been and continues to be one of the more robust and ongoing bread methods available.
Preparation 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Ready in 3 hours
Servings 12 Servings
Ingredients
Dough
- 4 3/4 cups bread flour
- 3 teaspoons white sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 ΒΌ teaspoons instant dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (100 degrees F / 38 degrees C)
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine softened
- 1 1/2 cups sourdough starter
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon water
Equipment
- 12 inch Dutch oven
Directions
Dough
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of flour with the sugar, salt, and dry yeast. Add milk and softened butter or margarine. Stir in the starter. This will create a runny yet well-combined mixture.
- Add the remaining 3 ¾ cups flour gradually, you may need more depending on your climate and ingredients.
- Turn dough out onto a floured surface then knead for 8 to 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turn once to oil surface, and cover. Allow the dough to rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in volume.
- Punch down the dough then let rest for 15 minutes.
Egg Wash
- Whisk together the egg and water until smooth and a little frothy.
To Bake
- Form the sourdough into two loaves and place them in the Dutch oven. Brush top with egg wash. Allow it to rise for another 1 hour, or until doubled.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 515mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 112IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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