a basic sourdough from scratch including a 7-day starter, mixing, kneading, bulk fermentation, and baking in a dutch oven or with steam.
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Sourdough From Scratch
i baked two loaves, one with foil and one without, to experiment.
Ingredients
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Directions
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Make a starter over 7 days
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Day 1: 2 tbsp flour + 2 tbsp water in a jar mixed
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Days 2–7: Mix in 1 tbsp flour + 1 tbsp water feeding it daily
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Ready when bubbly + tangy
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In a bowl mix:
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Remaining flour from the 500 g bag
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1 & ½ tsp salt
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All the starter from the jar
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1 cup of water
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Knead then rest for 30 min
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Add 2 tbsp oil then stretch & fold
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Bulk ferment and let it rest in bowl a 4–6 hrs or overnight fridge
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Bake
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230°C Dutch oven or put a tray of water at the bottom of the oven for steam (this is what I did)
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20 min covered
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20–25 min uncovered
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Best formula I discovered
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Cool, slice, store, enjoy
