Sourdough Bread Recipe for Beginners

Name: Sourdough Bread Recipe for Beginners
Prep time: 13 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 14 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 150g bubbly, active sourdough starter; 250g warm water (see Note 2); 25g olive oil; 500g bread flour (not all purpose flour); 10g fine sea salt; fine ground cornmeal or non-stick parchment paper

Instructions

Prep:13hCook:1h

New to sourdough? My 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: Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:04:48 GMT