Sourdough Boule

Name: Sourdough Boule
Cook time: 11 h
Total time: 11 h
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces/40g) warm water (90°F to 100°F); 2 tablespoons (1 ounce/30g) mature sourdough starter; 1/3 cup (about 1 1/4 ounces/40g) bread flour; 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces/345g) warm water, divided; Levain (see above); 4 cups (about 17 ounces/485g) bread flour, plus more for dusting and work surface; Wheat germ or white rice flour, for dusting

Instructions

Cook:11h

This easy sourdough boule bread recipe creates a delicious loaf of country-style sourdough bread every time, thanks to a simple, clear technique. Get ready to slather a slice with butter.

Updated at: Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:31:00 GMT