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180 cal/servingPerfect Sourdough Bread
My scientifically-optimized sourdough recipe with hydration calculations and fermentation timing.
By Bradley Moggach•Updated Jan 2024
Prep Time
30 min
Total Time
6.5 hours
Servings
8
Difficulty
Advanced
#Sourdough#Bread#Fermentation#Advanced
Ingredients
Equipment Needed
Kitchen scale
Dutch oven
Bench scraper
Proofing basket
100g
Active sourdough starter
Fed and doubled in size
400g
Bread flour
High protein (12-14%)
100g
Whole wheat flour
Optional for complexity
375ml
Water
Filtered, room temperature
10g
Sea salt
Fine grain