Sourdough Starter and Sourdough Bread
Craft your very own sourdough starter and bake a loaf of rustic, artisan sourdough bread with this step-by-step recipe that celebrates the art of slow fermentation. Using simple pantry staples like unbleached all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and filtered water, this recipe walks you through creating a bubbly, tangy starter and a crusty, naturally leavened loaf. With a long fermentation period that develops deep flavor and enhances digestibility, this process is perfect for passionate bakers looking to master traditional sourdough techniques. The result is a golden, chewy loaf with a complex, slightly tangy flavor—ideal for slathering with butter or pairing with hearty soups. Perfect for sourdough enthusiasts, this recipe is a true labor of love, yielding delicious, bakery-worthy results at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 g Unbleached all-purpose flour
- 120 g Whole wheat flour
- 360 ml Filtered water (room temperature)
- 10 g Salt
No directions provided.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.6 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3944 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.1 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 743 mg | 16% | |
*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.
