Artisan Sourdough Bread Recipe: The Best High Starter Method
Learn how to make an exceptional artisan sourdough bread using the high starter method.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 500 grams bread flour
- 350 grams water
- 100 grams active sourdough starter
- 10 grams salt
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and water until fully combined.
- Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes (autolyse).
- Add the sourdough starter and salt to the mixture and mix until incorporated.
- Bulk ferment the dough for 4-6 hours, stretching and folding every 30 minutes.
- Shape the dough and place it in a proofing basket.
- Let it proof for 1-2 hours at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Transfer the dough to the Dutch oven and bake for 30 minutes with the lid on, then 15-20 minutes with the lid off until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Use high-protein bread flour for best results.
- Adjust water based on your flour’s absorption rate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 1 gram
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Keywords: Artisan Sourdough bread recipe, High starter method