Homemade Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread Recipe

Learn how to make a crusty and flavorful sourdough bread using a Dutch oven. This recipe will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful loaf with a crunchy crust and airy crumb. Perfect for beginners or seasoned bakers looking to master the art of sourdough baking.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sourdough starter
• 3 cups bread flour
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, flour, water, and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
2. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3. After 30 minutes, fold the dough over itself a few times to redistribute the yeast. Cover and let it rest for another 30 minutes.
4. Preheat your oven to 450°F and place a Dutch oven with the lid on in the oven to heat up.
5. Once the oven is preheated, carefully remove the Dutch oven from the oven and place the dough in it. Score the top of the dough with a sharp knife.
6. Cover the Dutch oven with the lid and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.
7. Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

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