Think you can’t bake artisan sourdough bread at home? Sourdough Bread: a Beginner’s guide beginner baking recipes your go-to recipe resource for simple, easy sourdough bread without kneading. Make the dough in the morning or at night- it will come together in under 10 minutes. This is the only step-by-step guide you’ll ever need.
I researched, tested and baked countless loaves with both good and mixed results. My journey began with this no-knead artisan bread recipe and eventually, I worked my way up to the holy grail: Sourdough. What You’ll Learn In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make simple sourdough bread with step-by-step instructions and videos for guidance. There’s no kneading involved, and a bread machine or a stand mixer is not required.
My sourdough bread recipe is perfect for beginners. I’ll explain a complex topic in simple terms without the stress! There are similar sourdough bread recipes out there and yet no two loaves look alike. The process is all about method, timing and personal touch. Use this tutorial as a guide and make your own adjustments as you go.
Once you have a few loaves under your belt, the process will become an imminent rhythm, and in the end, you will have created your very own masterpiece that is the ultimate reward. This is the only step-by-step tutorial you’ll ever need. In a nutshell, sourdough is slow-fermented bread. It’s unique because it does not require commercial yeast in order to rise. Instead, sourdough bread is made with a live fermented culture a sourdough starter, which acts as a natural leavening agent.
Sourdough is known for its characteristic tangy flavor, chewy texture and crisp, crackly crust. From a health standpoint, it dominates when compared to supermarket loaves. The naturally occurring acids and long fermentation help to break down the gluten, making it more digestible and easy for the body to absorb. Simply put: a sourdough starter is a live culture made from flour and water. Once combined the mixture will begin to ferment, cultivating the naturally occurring wild yeasts and bacteria present within the mixture. A small portion of this culture is used make your bread dough rise.
Your starter must be kept alive with regular feedings of flour and water to maintain its strength for maximum rising power. How to Feed your Sourdough Starter Every baker has their own method, and with practice you’ll eventually develop your own routine. I whisk well with a fork until it’s lump-free. PS: I use this the jar for my sourdough starter and I LOVE it. When is my Starter Ready To use?
Your stater is ready to use when it becomes bubbly and doubles in size. Float Test: If you’re still unsure whether it’s ready to use drop a small amount, about 1 tsp, into a glass of water. Do this when the starter is a peak height before it collapses. If it floats to the top it’s ready to use. If it sinks, your starter should be fed again.