Sourdough Bread: A Beginner's Guide

Name: Sourdough Bread: A Beginner's Guide
Prep time: 13 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 14 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 150g bubbly, active sourdough starter; 250g warm water; 25g olive oil; 500g bread flour (not all purpose flour); 10g fine sea salt; fine ground cornmeal or non-stick parchment paper; You will need a 5 1/2 or 6 quart Dutch oven for baking; This recipe was tested with King Arthur Bread Flour, Gold Medal Bread Flour, Pillsbury Bread Flour

Instructions

Prep:13hCook:1h

New to sourdough? This easy beginner sourdough bread recipe makes the best artisan-style loaf at home with just 5 simple ingredients: bread flour, active sourdough starter, water, salt and olive oil—my signature addition—known for creating a light, plush crumb and a crisp golden crust. Follow my clear, step-by-step instructions and video guidance to bake fresh sourdough bread with confidence (even on your first try!).

Updated at: Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:10:54 GMT