Light Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread
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Ingredients
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| 50 g of active starter | |
| 350 g filtered water | |
| 350 g white flour (all-purpose or bread) | |
| 150 g whole wheat flour | |
| 14 g olive oil (1 tbsp) | |
| 12 g sugar (1 tbsp, can sub honey) | |
| 8 g salt (1 ½ tsp) |
Flour to Feed Starter
| 50g Barton Springs Mill Butler's Gold Flour (certified organic) Whole Wheat | |
| 50 g King Arthur bread flour | |
| 100 g filtered water | |
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Nutritional Information
180
Calories
35g
Carbs
6g
Protein
0.5g
Fat
2g
Fiber
Directions
1.
Mix Dough
In a large bowl, whisk together water, sourdough starter, and olive oil. Add whole wheat flour, white flour, sugar, and salt. Stir until a rough shaggy dough forms. Cover with a damp towel and rest 40–60 minutes.
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2.
Stretch and Fold
Perform your first set of stretch and folds: pull up one side of the dough, fold it over, and repeat all around until smooth and elastic. Cover and rest 30 minutes. Repeat 2–3 more sets of stretch and folds.
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3.
Bulk Fermentation
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 8–10 hours, or until doubled in size.
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4.
Cold Proof
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour (optional: transfer to the freezer for 30 minutes before baking to make scoring easier).
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5.
Shape
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Fold in the four corners, or use your preferred shaping method, then gently coax it into a round or oval. Place seam side up in a well floured banneton or bowl.
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6.
Score & Bake
Place your Dutch oven (with lid on) inside the oven and preheat to 450°F (232°C). Once fully preheated, carefully remove the Dutch oven and set it on a heat safe surface. Line with parchment and gently lower in the dough.
Score the loaf with a sharp blade, cover with the lid, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and crackly.
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7.
Cool
Let the loaf cool at least 1 hour before slicing.
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8.
Enjoy the Moment!
🎉 Congratulations You just pulled something truly beautiful from your oven. Let it cool, breathe in that golden aroma, and be fully present for the very first slice.
Butter ready, heart full 🥖💛
However you choose to enjoy it, savor every bite and celebrate the quiet everyday magic of homemade sourdough 🍞✨
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Notes
Bread has a way of gathering people. This light whole wheat sourdough bread is more than just a recipe, it is a loaf that asks you to slow down and enjoy the moment. Whether it is a quiet breakfast, an afternoon sandwich, or a slice with butter at the end of the day, it always feels like comfort. Bake it, break it, and let it bring a little joy to your table. 🥖💛