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Easy Same-Day Sourdough Bread

A quick and easy recipe for delicious sourdough bread ready in just a few hours using simple ingredients and a quick fermentation method.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Bread, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Base Ingredients
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour For a heartier texture, consider using bread flour.
  • 1.25 cups Water You can use filtered for purity.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Salt Sea salt or kosher salt works great.
  • 0.5 cups Sourdough starter Ensure it's bubbly and active.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 tablespoon Honey For a touch of sweetness.
  • N/A Herbs For an aromatic twist.

Method
 

Mixing the Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and water. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
Incorporating the Starter
  1. Fold in the sourdough starter. Ensure it’s evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Kneading
  1. On a lightly floured surface, knead for about 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First Rest
  1. Place your dough back in the bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rest for 2 hours.
Shaping
  1. After resting, turn the dough onto a floured surface again and shape it into a round loaf.
Second Rest
  1. Set the loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let it rest for an additional 30 minutes while you preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
Baking
  1. After resting, make a few slashes on the top of the dough and place it in the oven. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Cooling
  1. Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

To keep your bread fresh, store it in a cotton tote bag or wrapped in a clean kitchen towel. For longer storage, consider freezing slices wrapped in plastic wrap. Thaw at room temperature when you’re ready to enjoy.