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No Fuss Sourdough For Lazy People (a Recipe That Actually Works!)

Easy Sourdough Recipe

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  • Total Time: About 36 hours, but only 20 minutes of actual work
  • Yield: 1 large loaf 1x

Ingredients

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  • 500g bread flour (all-purpose works)
  • 350g water (lukewarm or room temp)
  • 100g active sourdough starter
  • 10g salt
  • A big bowl

Instructions

For starter (if making from scratch)

  • Mix equal parts flour and water (100g each)
  • Leave it somewhere warm-ish
  • Feed it daily with equal parts flour and water
  • In about 5-7 days, it should be bubbly and smell pleasantly sour

For the bread

Evening Before (5 minutes):

  • Combine flour, water, starter, and salt in a bowl.
  • Mix with hands until roughly combined.
  • Cover and let it rest.

Next Morning (2 minutes):

  • Fold dough edges into the center a few times.
  • Cover again and leave it.

Evening (5 minutes):

  • Shape dough into a ball.
  • Place in a floured bowl or basket, cover, and refrigerate.

Next Day (Flexible Timing):

  • Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
  • Transfer dough to the hot Dutch oven.
  • Bake 30 minutes covered, then 15-20 minutes uncovered.
  • Cool (or at least let rest until just warm)

Notes

  • Store dough in the fridge for up to a week.
  • The longer it sits, the tangier it becomes.
  • Cold dough is easier to work with.
  • If it’s too sticky, just add more flour.
  • Any “mistakes” can be turned into breadcrumbs or croutons.
  • Author: Natasha Krajnc
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45-50 mins
  • Category: bread