Homemade Sourdough Bread
Do you want to learn how to make homemade sourdough bread? This easy recipe is a healthy, soft and slightly sweet loaf the entire family enjoys
Servings: 2 loaves
Ingredients
- 6-7 cups whole grain or einkorn
- 1 cup fed sourdough starter
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 1/2 cups filtered water
Instructions
- The night before, combine the flour, starter, oil, salt, honey and water in a large bowl.
- Knead the dough until it is stretchy. I usually knead it for about 10-15 minutes. You can use a stand mixer with a dough hook or do it by hand. Add just enough flour so that it pulls away from the sides of the mixer and isn't sticking to your hands. It should take around 6 and 7 cups, depending on wetness of the starter and what kind of flour you use. Add a little more water if it is too dry, or flour if it is too wet. Place the dough in a greased glass bowl.
- Roll the dough around a bit so that the entire ball is lightly coated oil. Cover the dough with a clean dish towel or cheese cloth and let it rise overnight, or up to 24 hours.
- The next day, divide the dough into two even balls. You can use your scale for this part if you like. Place each one into a greased bread pan. Cover with the dish towel and allow it to sit in a warm place until double in size. This will take anywhere from 4-12 hours, depending on how warm your kitchen is.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes at 400 degrees.