Lazy girl sourdough bread

Making Sourdough Bread

1. Mix the Dough

1. Add about 1 cup active starter to a large bowl (you can make a starter from scratch but it’s a real pain. Go to your local bakery or market and ask them for a little starter. I bet they will give you some)

2. Add 1½ cups lukewarm water and mix

3. Add:

   • 4 cups flour

   • 2 teaspoons salt

4. Mix until all flour is incorporated and a shaggy dough forms

5. Cover and rest for 30 minutes

2. Stretch and Folds

• Perform 4 sets of stretch-and-folds

• One set every 30 minutes

(Stretch the dough up and fold it over itself, turning the bowl as you go.)

3. Bulk Fermentation

• Cover the bowl with a towel

• Let sit for 6 to 8 hours, starting from the initial mix

• Dough should roughly double in size

• I put mine in the oven with the light turned on, it’s the prefect temperature

4. Shape & Cold Proof

1. Turn dough out and shape

2. Place in a banneton or bowl

3. Cover and refrigerate for 12–48 hours

5. Bake

1. Preheat oven to 450°F with the Dutch oven inside

2. Turn dough onto parchment paper

3. Score the top with a sharp knife or razor

4. Carefully place dough into Dutch oven

Bake:

• 25 minutes covered

• 25 minutes uncovered

Cool before cutting.

Don’t let sourdough stress you out. It’s a lot easier than people make it sound. Let me know if you want a photo step by step Tutorial or help feeding your starter. I don’t use grams or scales. Keep it easy and uncomplicated.