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/ 5.35 oz bubbly, active sourdough starter; 250g/ 8.80 oz warm water, preferably filtered (see notes below); 25g/ .90 oz olive oil; 500g/ 17.65 oz bread flour (not all purpose flour); 10g/ .4 oz fine sea salt; fine ground cornmeal or 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 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: Sat, 27 Sep 2025 02:36:13 GMT