Classic Sourdough Bread Recipe

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Classic Sourdough Bread
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  1. Mix sourdough starter, 2 cups warm water and 5 cups flour in a large bowl. Mix well; cover with a dish towel and let rise 8 hours or overnight.
  2. Combine yeast. 1/4 cup warm water, and 1/2 teaspoons sugar. Let stand 5 minutes, until mixture bubbles.
  3. Place flour mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add yeast mixture, salt and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar. Mix well. With your hands or a dough hook, knead while gradually adding up to 2 additional cups of flour, 1/2 cup at a time. Knead until a smooth, soft dough forms. Dough should be shiny and supple, not sticky and wet. If you plan to add additional ingredients (see note), add them at this point so they are evenly distributed.
  4. Place dough in oiled bowl; cover with dish towel and let rise about 2 hours.
  5. Punch down and divide in half for 2 large loaves or fourths for four smaller loaves. Knead each portion by hand on a lightly floured surface until smooth; shape into rounds. Place on a parchment- lined baking sheet and lightly cover with a dish towel. Let rise 1 hour, until double in size.
  6. Preheat oven to 375*. Just before placing bread in oven, place an ovenproof bowl filled with 2 cups of water or ice cubes in the bottom of oven to create steam to help the bread form a crisp crust.
  7. Slash tops of loaves with a sharp knife. For a rustic look, sprinkle with flour. Bake about 45 minutes, until loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  8. Note: To make Sourdough Olive Bread, saute 1 cup chopped kalamata olives, 1 chopped small yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves in 2 Tblsp. olive oil until onions are tender. Cool. Add to dough during first kneading and proceed with recipe.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 963.73 Kcal (4035 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.43g 10%
Sodium 1480.21mg 62%
Potassium 416.85mg 9%
Total Carbs 190.2g 63%
Sugars 3g 12%
Dietary Fiber 9.12g 36%
Protein 37.43g 75%
Iron 10.9mg 60%
Calcium 75.2mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 231.45 Kcal (969 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.54g 10%
Sodium 355.49mg 62%
Potassium 100.11mg 9%
Total Carbs 45.68g 63%
Sugars 0.72g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.19g 36%
Protein 8.99g 75%
Iron 2.6mg 60%
Calcium 18.1mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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