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Tangy & Chewy Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread Recipe

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 170

Ingredients
  

  • 500g whole wheat flour
  • 400g cool water
  • 100g active sourdough starter (100% hydration)
  • 10g fine sea salt

Method
 

  1. Mix 500g flour and 400g water until no dry spots remain; cover and let rest 30 minutes. Add 100g starter and 10g salt, mix until combined.
  2. Perform 4 sets of stretch and folds at 30-minute intervals (2 hours total), then let rise at room temperature until doubled, 6 to 8 hours.
  3. Turn dough out, preshape into a round, rest 20 minutes, then shape into a boule or batard and place seam-side up in a floured banneton. Cover and proof overnight in the fridge or 1 to 2 hours at room temperature.
  4. Preheat oven with a Dutch oven inside to 450°F (230°C) for 30 minutes. Turn dough onto parchment, score, and bake covered 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 to 20 minutes more until deep brown.
  5. Cool loaf on a rack at least 2 hours, then slice with a serrated knife.

Notes

Fermentation and cooling times are not included in the total, so plan ahead. If you’re short on time, a room-temperature proof works, but the cold overnight rest gives you a tarter flavor and a more crackly crust.