Description
A rustic, golden-crusted no-knead artisan sourdough bread with a chewy interior and tangy flavor. Ideal for beginners, this easy recipe uses four ingredients and relies on a long fermentation process for perfect texture and taste.
Ingredients
1 cup (240g) active sourdough starter
3 1/2 cups (420g) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups (360ml) lukewarm water
2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the sourdough starter and water until combined.
- Add the flour and salt, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours until doubled and bubbly.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a round by folding the edges inward.
- Place the dough in a parchment-lined bowl or proofing basket, cover, and let rise for 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Carefully place the dough with parchment into the preheated Dutch oven.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Add herbs like rosemary or thyme for extra flavor.
Swap 1 cup of flour with whole wheat for a nuttier taste.
Fold in olives, roasted garlic, or seeds for added texture.
Dust the bottom with semolina or cornmeal for a crispier crust.
Try a cinnamon-raisin swirl for a sweet variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 12–18 hours rise time)
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
