Buddha's Sourdough Bread

Discover the art of homemade breadmaking with Buddha's Sourdough Bread, a beautifully crafted recipe that celebrates simplicity and tradition. This rustic loaf is made with just four wholesome ingredients: a lively sourdough starter, room-temperature filtered water, bread flour, and a touch of sea salt. The magic lies in the process, including an autolyse for dough hydration, stretch-and-fold techniques for structure, and an overnight cold fermentation for deep, tangy flavor. Baked to golden perfection in a Dutch oven, this sourdough features a crackling crust and airy crumb, perfect for everything from sandwiches to a savory companion to soups. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned baker, this recipe provides a mindful approach to breadmaking, yielding a loaf that's as therapeutic to create as it is to enjoy.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:1080 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:1125 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 150 g Active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)
• 350 ml Filtered water (room temperature)
• 500 g Bread flour
• 10 g Sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the active sourdough starter and filtered water until combined.

Step 2

Step 2: Gradually add the bread flour, mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until no dry flour remains. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let it rest for 30 minutes to hydrate the dough (autolyse process).

Step 3

Step 3: After the rest period, sprinkle the sea salt over the dough. Knead or stretch and fold the dough in the bowl for 5-7 minutes until the salt is fully incorporated and the dough becomes smooth.

Step 4

Step 4: Cover the bowl with the damp towel and let the dough rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours, performing four sets of stretch-and-folds (one every 30 minutes during the first two hours).

Step 5

Step 5: After the bulk fermentation, lightly flour a clean surface and turn the dough out onto it. Shape the dough into a round or oval boule (depending on your proofing basket shape), ensuring the surface is taut.

Step 6

Step 6: Place the shaped dough into a lightly floured proofing basket or bowl seam-side up. Cover it with a cloth and refrigerate overnight (8-12 hours) for cold fermentation.

Step 7

Step 7: Preheat your oven to 250°C (475°F) with a Dutch oven or baking stone inside for at least 45 minutes.

Step 8

Step 8: Carefully transfer the dough from the proofing basket onto parchment paper. Score the top with a sharp blade or lame to allow proper expansion during baking.

Step 9

Step 9: Transfer the dough, along with the parchment paper, into the preheated Dutch oven. Cover with the lid and bake for 25 minutes.

Step 10

Step 10: Remove the lid and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the crust is deeply golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

Step 11

Step 11: Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing. Enjoy your homemade Buddha's Sourdough Bread!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1015.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1970

Total Fat 8.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4663mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 411.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 2.2g
Protein 65.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 90mg	0%
Iron 23.8mg	0%
Potassium 560mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.6%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 83.2%