Super Simple Sourdough Bread

Step 1

Set a large mixing bowl on the scale and pour in the required amount of starter. Zero out the scale and add the water. Stir the water into the starter.

Step 2

Zero out the scale and measure in the freshly ground flour. Stir until all ingredients are combined and you have a soft, sticky dough.

Step 3

Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes.

Step 4

Add the salt and then knead the dough until it passes the "window pane test" (To perform the window pane test, grab a generous pinch of dough, and press it between your fingers like you're making a mini pizza crust. Keep pressing it, and turning it in circles as you go. If you can press it thin enough that you can see through it, it's passed the window pane test, but if it breaks before you get to that point, it needs to be kneaded a little longer.)

Step 5

Grease a large bowl and place the dough in it, then flip the dough so the greased side is on top. Allow to rise until doubled (I usually let mine rise 6-8 hours or even more).

Step 6

Grease a loaf pan well. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf and place it in the pan. Allow it to rest for 30 minutes or so.

Step 7

Bake at 400F for 25-30 minutes or until bread is golden brown on top and smells like heaven. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes then remove from pan to cool completely on a wire rack.