Artisan Sourdough Bread Recipe

Name: Artisan Sourdough Bread Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces active sourdough starter (1 cup (100% hydration)); 8 ounces warm water (1 cup); 12 ½ ounces bread flour (2 ½ cups, see note); 1 ½ teaspoons table salt; Rice flour for proofing basket

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:45min

This basic Sourdough Bread Recipe produces an artisan loaf with a crisp crust and chewy crumb. It is best baked in a Dutch oven, but the recipe is very flexible and adaptable. This recipe makes 1 large loaf. The exact number of servings will vary based on how the loaf is sliced.

Updated at: Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:32:03 GMT