Wheat sourdough bread recipe

Wheat Sourdough Bread recipe

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This wheat sourdough bread recipe is a delightful way to enjoy the rich flavors and chewy texture of homemade bread. Made with simple ingredients like wheat flour, water, and sourdough starter, this recipe yields a delicious loaf that is perfect for sandwiches or toast. The natural fermentation process of the sourdough gives the bread a tangy flavor and a soft, airy crumb. With just a few steps and some patience, you can create a wholesome and satisfying loaf of wheat sourdough bread right in your own kitchen.

Keywords: wheat sourdough bread, homemade, tangy flavor, natural fermentation, soft crumb.

Wheat sourdough bread recipe details

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Ingredients

200 g	wheat sourdough sponge (proofed starter)
200 ml	warm water
200 g	strong wholemeal bread flour
200 g	strong wheat bread flour
8 g	salt
¼ tsp	dried yeast

Instructions

On the morning of the day before baking take the jar out of the fridge to warm the starter.

The same evening use the starter to make the sponge (proofed starter): for 200g of wheat sourdough proofed starter you use 100g of strong wheat bread flour and 100 ml warm water.

The formula is always: 200g proofed starter = 100g flour + 100ml water, or 400g proofed starter = 200g flour + 200ml water etc.

Mix it well with all of the starter and leave it covered at a warm place for 4 hours. Then let it stand in the kitchen at room temperature until morning. It will bubble and work quietly.

The next morning it will be ready for baking. Now mix the 200 g wheat sourdough, 200g wheat flour and the 200g wholemeal flour together, add the salt, then the yeast and the warm water. Knead properly or use the kitchen machine. Then but a kitchen towel in a bowl and sprinkle with flour. Put dough into this towel covered bowl and cover. Let rest at a warm place for 2-3 hours.

Preheat the oven at 240°C with two baking trays inside.

When the oven is hot you tilt the bred onto the hot tray and cut once through the bread with a sharp knife. Add 100ml hot water to the second tray and spray the bread with water. Close the oven and bake for 10 minutes. The water will create a steam which will help the bread to rise and built crust.

After 10 minutes turn the heat down to 180°C open the oven door to let the steam out (careful it is very hot!) and then bake for another 40 minutes.


Preparation time:
ca. 15 hrs
Resting time:
ca. 15 hrs
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a