Web Hosting – How to Make Sourdough Bread

Sourdough bread is famous for its tangy flavor, chewy texture and crisp crust – as well as being healthier than store-bought doughs due to the fermentation process that makes the gluten more digestible. To start crafting sourdough, the first step involves creating a sourdough starter culture with flour and water; this organism contains yeasts and bacteria which contribute to rising dough when fed regularly; feeding more feed increases activity thus improving your baking performance!

Once your starter is established, it’s time to create delicious sourdough bread! First ensure your starter is primed by feeding it every morning and evening for at least three days prior to beginning a new batch of dough. Next combine your starter with warm water, salt, and sifted flour using either your hands or stand mixer; use a kitchen scale for precise measurements before mixing thoroughly using either hands or a stand mixer; cover the bowl with a damp towel and let rest for 30 minutes (this process is known as an autolyse).

After that, knead your dough either with hands or stand mixer to ensure soft and elastic texture, before transferring it onto a floured surface and shaping into a ball. Place into proofing basket dusted with flour so as to prevent sticking during proofing process; allow to rise until doubled before baking for 20-25 minutes in preheated oven at 230oF, opening and cracking door periodically during last 10 minutes of bake time to release moisture out and help crisp crust up more easily.