Description
Learn how to make the ultimate sourdough bread bowl with this easy-to-follow recipe. Enjoy a warm, crusty, and tangy homemade sourdough bowl perfect for soups and stews.
Ingredients
- Sourdough Starter: 1 cup (active and bubbly)
- Bread Flour: 4 cups
- Water: 1 ½ cups (lukewarm)
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
Instructions
- Mixing the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the sourdough starter, lukewarm water, and bread flour. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Let it rest for 30 minutes (autolyse). After the rest, add salt and knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Bulk Fermentation: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it ferment for 4-6 hours at room temperature. Perform stretch and folds every hour for the first 3 hours to build strength in the dough.
- Shaping the Bowls: Divide the dough into individual portions (about 600-700g each). Shape each portion into a tight round. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let them proof in the refrigerator overnight (8-12 hours).
- Baking the Bowls: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside. Carefully place the shaped dough into the hot Dutch oven. Score the top of each loaf with a sharp knife or lame. Cover and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 205-210°F (96-99°C).
- Creating the Bread Bowl: Once cooled, use a serrated knife to cut a circle into the top of each loaf, being careful not to cut all the way through. Remove the bread inside, creating a hollow bowl.
Notes
- Use a strong sourdough starter for optimal rise and flavor.
- Ensure your dough is properly proofed before baking to achieve a light and airy texture.
- Scoring the dough helps control expansion during baking, preventing cracks and ensuring an even shape.
- Experiment with different flours, such as whole wheat or rye, for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 850 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 180g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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