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Effortless Sourdough Boule with No Stretch and Folds


  • Author: hannah-belssy
  • Total Time: 780 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple, no-fuss sourdough boule that requires no stretch-and-folds, resulting in a crisp crust and open crumb.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, warm water, sourdough starter, and salt until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rest at room temperature for about 12 hours.
  3. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it gently into a tight ball.
  5. Let the shaped dough rest for 30 minutes.
  6. Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven and place the dough inside.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on.
  8. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use an active, bubbly starter and avoid refrigerating the dough as it dries out quickly.

  • Prep Time: 735 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 195
  • Sugar: 0.5g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 0.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
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