Description
A fun, slightly tangy pink sourdough bread with a soft crumb, perfect for celebrations or as a colorful breakfast addition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups active sourdough starter
- 1 cup warm water
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter and warm water. Stir to dissolve.
- Gradually add the bread flour and salt, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. If desired, add pink food coloring.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Let it rise in a greased bowl for 4-6 hours.
- Punch down the dough, shape into a loaf, and let rise again for 1-2 hours. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
Use an active starter for the best results. Consider variations like berry-swirl or savory beet for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 390 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg