Discover the ease of artisan baking with this Sourdough Bread in a Custom Programmable Zojirushi Bread Machine. Perfectly blending tradition with modern convenience, this recipe guides you through creating a beautifully tangy, chewy loaf using an active sourdough starter. With programmable settings, you can customize the knead, proof, and bake times to mimic the slow fermentation process of classic sourdough while the machine handles the heavy lifting. A touch of olive oil adds subtle richness, while simple pantry staples like bread flour, water, and salt form the foundation of this rustic bread. Ideal for both beginner and seasoned bakers, this hands-off method delivers bakery-quality results straight from your kitchen, making it a must-try for sourdough aficionados. Serve warm with butter, or use it as the base for gourmet sandwiches and toast creations.
Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly before beginning. Feed it 4-6 hours prior to starting the recipe if needed.
Add the ingredients into the Zojirushi bread machine pan in the following order: sourdough starter, water, bread flour, sugar, salt, and olive oil (if using).
Insert the bread pan into the machine and program it for a custom sourdough cycle. Set the kneading time to 10 minutes, the rest/proof time to 6-8 hours (for fermentation and rise), and the baking time to 40 minutes. Adjust crust color preference as desired (light, medium, or dark).
Start the machine and allow it to complete the kneading and proofing steps. During the initial knead, check the dough consistency. If it feels too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour at a time, or if it's too dry, add a teaspoon of water gradually until smooth.
Once the machine finishes proofing, it will automatically transition to the bake cycle. Let the bread bake for the allotted time.
When the baking cycle completes, carefully remove the bread pan using oven mitts, then turn the bread out onto a wire rack to cool completely for 1-2 hours before slicing.
Slice, serve, and enjoy the tangy, chewy goodness of homemade sourdough bread!
Calories |
1543 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 20.7 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3162 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 296.4 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 408 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.