Plain and Simple Sourdough Bread

Plain and Simple Sourdough Bread
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    3 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    678

Embark on a delightful journey into bread making with this effortlessly simple sourdough recipe, perfectly tailored for your bread machine. Achieve a tangy, chewy loaf with minimal effort, filling your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    6 g
  • Cholesterol
    0 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Sodium
    296 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Bread Machine: Ensure your bread machine's pan is clean and dry. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Combine Ingredients: Add the warm water, sourdough starter, salt, bread flour, and active dry yeast (if using) to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by your bread machine's manufacturer. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Select Settings: Select the 'white bread' or 'basic' setting on your bread machine. Choose your desired crust color. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 4 hrs Start the Machine: Press start and let the bread machine do its magic! The process typically takes between 3 to 4 hours depending on your machine. (3-4 hours)

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Recipe View 1 hrs Cool and Enjoy: Once the baking cycle is complete, carefully remove the loaf from the pan. Let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. (1 hour)

For a tangier flavor, use sourdough starter that has been recently fed and is very active.
If your bread machine has a pre-programmed sourdough setting, feel free to use that instead of the white bread setting.
The active dry yeast is optional, but it will help speed up the rising process, especially if your sourdough starter is not as active.
If you find your bread is too dense, try increasing the amount of water by a tablespoon or two.
Always check the dough 15 minutes into the kneading process. It should form a smooth, elastic ball. If it seems too dry, add a tablespoon of water. If it is too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 226 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Rodrick Denesik

    I've tried many sourdough recipes, and this is by far the simplest and most reliable.

  • Adan Prosacco

    This recipe is so easy! Even a beginner like me could make a delicious loaf.

  • Reymundo Dubuque

    The optional yeast is a great tip. It really helped when my starter was sluggish.

  • Lillian Torp

    The texture was perfect – crusty on the outside and soft on the inside.

  • Eladio Graham

    My family devoured the entire loaf in one sitting! Definitely a keeper.

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