Finally a sourdough I can share!
![Finally a sourdough I can share!](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/files/styles/default/adaptive-image/public/74260/20170405_101325_0.jpg?itok=NlEd3Vqx)
Finally a sourdough I can share!
So, my scale finally arrived, and I got a banneton for proofing as well. I've been experimenting a bit, and I think I finally got it. Since all the folks here were so helpful, I figured I could contribute by sharing my results. Would really love to hear your comments too! You can see the final product in the photo above.The recipe:In the morning, take starter from the fridge and feed it 1:1:1, i.e. equal amounts of starter, water, and flour. Cover and let it sit in a warm place for 6-8 hrs.Ingredients:Levain (100% hydration) - 50g starter, 50g warm water, 50g KA WW four, mixed in the morning and put in warm place.Water - 300gFlour - 450g KA BF Salt - 10gBaker's math:Flour - 100%Water - 71.5%Salt - 1.9%Mix everything, except salt, until all flour is absorbed. Cover and let stand for 60 min, then add salt and mix for 4-5 min. I use stand mixer, but you can use anything you like.Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, let rest for 30 min. Take it out on a lightly-floured surface and stretch and fold from 4 sides, then put it back in the bowl. Repeat rest and stretch and fold 3 times (4 times total, cover during rest). BF for 2 hrs. On lightly-floured surface pre-shape, let rest 10-15 min, then final shape. Flour the banneton, and the surface of the dough (lightly), place the dough into the banneton and cold proof overnight (10-12 hrs). Next morning, take the dough out of the fridge and let warm up on the counter for 1.5-2 hrs. (EDIT: I later found this step to be completely unnecessary; you can bake straight from the fridge, and is scores this way easier too!). Meanwhile, preheat oven to 500F, then drop the temp to 475F. I baked at first under a "dome". I have this old cast-aluminum pot, which I preheat in the oven and then invert and cover the dough with it to create hot and steamy environment, similar to a Dutch oven or Cloche. It looks like this:I am baking right on a cookie sheet, lightly covered with corn meal to prevent dough sticking. Take the dough out of the banneton, dust off any excess flour, and score the bread. I scored at a shallow angle, trying to create an "ear". I think I succeeded.Bake under the dome for 20 min at 475F, then drop temp to 460F and bake uncovered for 20 min more, rotating once in the middle. I waited for about 2 hrs before slicing the loaf, and I must admit that was torture! :-) (EDIT: It's actually better to wait much longer, 3-4 hrs). The crumb looks fine, although I would prefer it a bit more airy. The taste was wonderful, and the crust was the crunchiest I ever achieved!Hope this helps someone too!
![Finally a sourdough I can share!](https://foodgeek.dk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/amazing-sourdough-bread-recipe-jpg.webp)
Master the Art of Artisan Bread: This is an Easy Sourdough Bread
Sonoma Sourdoughs
![Finally a sourdough I can share!](https://preview.redd.it/agax285669z81.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=98664f3baa3415588d94474b16d127ffdb6000e6)
Finally reached the point where I feel confident sharing bread
![Finally a sourdough I can share!](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9597d964-442b-4941-aa4d-d9dc9a87227f_1200x960.webp)
πWelcome To Pie January π - by Andrew Janjigian
![Finally a sourdough I can share!](https://www.ruralsprout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sourdough-loaf.jpg.webp)
How I Finally Learned to Bake Sourdough Bread: 11 Mistakes I Fixed
![Finally a sourdough I can share!](https://www.thefreshloaf.com/files/styles/default/adaptive-image/public/74260/20170405_101325_0.jpg?itok=NlEd3Vqx)
Finally a sourdough I can share!
![Finally a sourdough I can share!](https://i0.wp.com/therosehomestead.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_1111.jpg?w=1140&ssl=1)
Same day Sourdough Sandwich Bread β The Rose Homestead
![Finally a sourdough I can share!](https://preview.redd.it/finally-brave-enough-to-share-v0-dirxs4awi8ra1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=042b849e9ba4bea216c09205b137fc2d38196670)
Finally brave enough to share : r/Sourdough
![Finally a sourdough I can share!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LA9dzqiZpn4/maxresdefault.jpg)
How to Make Sourdough Bread an In-Depth Guide
Meghan (@onyeastwefeast) β’ Instagram photos and videos
![Finally a sourdough I can share!](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0787/1030/9158/files/SourdoughLoaf_b9c354e7-303f-4df5-ac94-5936d8e244ab.jpg?v=1698181495&width=1000)
Sourdough Loaf β The Essential Baking Company
![Finally a sourdough I can share!](https://simplytaralynn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1L9A8434-2-3.jpg)
The Best Golden Sourdough Bread Recipe
![Finally a sourdough I can share!](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0743/2214/9696/files/A111CE6D-E02D-421D-BD97-AEF45C606317_480x480.jpg?v=1679793094)
Our Sourdough Starter Sofia's Origin Story β Heirloom Sourdough
![Finally a sourdough I can share!](https://i0.wp.com/amybakesbread.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_4485.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1)
Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread