Artisan Sourdough Bread Recipe: Best High Starter Method Guide
This artisan sourdough bread recipe focuses on the high starter method, providing detailed instructions to achieve the perfect loaf.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams bread flour
- 350 grams water
- 100 grams active sourdough starter
- 10 grams salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and water. Mix until no dry flour remains.
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
- Add the sourdough starter and salt, then mix until well incorporated.
- Perform stretch and folds every 30 minutes for the next 2 hours.
- Let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 4-6 hours.
- Shape the dough and place it in a proofing basket. Let it rest for an additional 1-2 hours.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F (232°C) for 30-40 minutes.
Notes
- For best results, ensure your starter is active and bubbly.
- Adjust water based on your flour’s absorption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0.5 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 1 gram
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams