One-Day Sourdough Bread
A professional-quality artisan sourdough loaf made in a single day using an active starter and warm fermentation techniques.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 10 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Artisan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
100g active sourdough starter
350g warm water (85°F)
500g high-protein bread flour
10g fine sea salt
Rice flour for dusting
Instructions
1. Whisk starter and warm water in a bowl.
2. Mix in flour and salt until shaggy.
3. Rest for 30 minutes (autolyse).
4. Perform 4 sets of stretch and folds every 30 mins.
5. Bulk ferment in a warm spot for 4-5 hours.
6. Shape into a round and proof for 1-2 hours.
7. Score and bake at 450°F (230°C) with steam for 20 mins.
8. Remove steam and bake for 20 more minutes.
Notes
Use a warm proofing spot (78°F) for best speed.
Wait 2 hours before slicing to prevent gumminess.
Bake on a preheated tray if no Dutch oven is available.