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Easy Fluffy Sourdough Bread Recipe for Beginners with Crispy Crust

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A no-knead sourdough bread recipe perfect for beginners, featuring a fluffy crumb and a crispy crust. This recipe requires minimal active time and simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 100g active sourdough starter (about 1/2 cup)
  • 375g all-purpose flour (about 3 cups)
  • 300ml lukewarm water (about 1 1/4 cups)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  1. Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine 375g all-purpose flour, 300ml lukewarm water, and 100g active sourdough starter. Stir until just combined into a shaggy, sticky dough. Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let rest.
  2. Bulk fermentation: Leave the bowl at room temperature (70-75°F / 21-24°C) for 8-12 hours until bubbles form and the dough rises.
  3. Shape the dough: Sprinkle flour on a work surface. Turn the dough out and shape into a round loaf by folding edges underneath. Place seam-side down on parchment paper and cover with a towel. Proof for 30-45 minutes.
  4. Preheat the Dutch oven: Place the Dutch oven with lid inside the oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C) for 30 minutes.
  5. Bake the bread: Remove Dutch oven carefully. Lift dough with parchment paper and place inside. Cover with lid and bake for 30 minutes. Remove lid and bake another 15 minutes to brown and crisp the crust.
  6. Cool completely: Transfer loaf to a wire rack and let cool for 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

Use lukewarm water (around 75°F) to activate the starter without killing yeast. Do not skip the Dutch oven for crispy crust. Allow full bulk fermentation for best flavor and texture. Cool bread completely before slicing to avoid gummy crumb. Store bread in airtight container for up to 4 days; reheat in oven or toaster oven, avoid microwave.

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