Description
A soft, airy, and flavorful artisan bread made with sourdough discard. This easy, no-yeast recipe creates a bakery-quality loaf with a golden crust and tender crumb—perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying with butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240g) sourdough discard
- 3 cups (360g) bread flour
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) warm water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for added softness)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine sourdough discard, warm water, and honey (if using). Stir until dissolved. Add flour and salt, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Let rest for 30 minutes.
- Knead & Bulk Fermentation: Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add olive oil during kneading if using. Cover and let rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours until doubled, performing stretch-and-folds every 30 minutes for the first two hours.
- Shape the Dough: Form into a round boule or oval batard. Place in a floured proofing basket or a bowl lined with a floured kitchen towel.
- Second Rise: Cover and let rest for 1-2 hours at room temperature until slightly puffy, or refrigerate overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside. Transfer dough onto parchment paper, score the top, and place in the Dutch oven. Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool & Enjoy: Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least an hour before slicing.
Notes
- Whole Wheat Version: Replace 1 cup of bread flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
- Herbed Sourdough: Add 1 teaspoon of dried herbs like rosemary or thyme for extra flavor.
- Seeded Crust: Sprinkle sesame or sunflower seeds on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- rise time: 6-8 hours
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: artisan
Keywords: sourdough discard bread, artisan bread recipe, no-yeast bread, homemade sourdough, fluffy sourdough loaf