A Simple Sourdough Bread Recipe We Love
There’s something comforting about baking your own bread… a quiet morning, flour on the counter, sweet tea to sip on, and the simple rhythm of creating something by hand.
Baking sourdough bread might seem intimidating at first, but it doesn’t have to be. With a few thoughtfully chosen tools and a little patience, it becomes a beautiful, grounding ritual you’ll come back to again and again.
What You’ll Need to Bake Sourdough Bread at Home
You don’t need a full kitchen overhaul, just a few essentials:
• A sourdough starter kit to get you going
• A dough whisk for easy mixing
• A large bowl for mixing
• A linen bowl cover for resting your dough
• A bread lame for scoring and helping control the rise of your bread
• Beeswax wraps and a linen bread bag for storage
• Optional: a bread warmer
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Ingredients:
• 1 cup active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)
• 1½ cups warm whole milk (105–115°F)
• 3 tablespoons honey or sugar
• 4 cups flour
• 3 tablespoons salted butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
1. Mix the Dough
In a large bowl, stir together the sourdough starter, warm milk, and honey. Add the flour and mix until a soft, shaggy dough forms. Let rest for 30–40 minutes.
2. Add Salt & Butter
Add the salt and softened butter. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5–10 minutes.
3. First Rise
Cover and let rise at room temperature for 4–6 hours. During the first hour, stretch and fold every 30 minutes.
4. Shape & Second Rise
Shape into a loaf and place in a greased pan. Let rise until about 1 inch above the rim, 2–4 hours.
Helpful Note:
If the dough feels sticky, lightly dust (1–2 tablespoons) with flour while working until it no longer feels sticky.
5. Bake
Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush with milk and bake for 40–45 minutes, until golden.
6. Cool
Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack.
7. Finish
While still warm, spread butter gently over the top.
Enjoying the Bread ❧♡
One of the most rewarding moments is when family gathers around the table, sharing and enjoying freshly baked sourdough bread while it’s still warm. Each slice, spread with butter and a touch of homemade jam, becomes more than just food, it’s a simple, beautiful moment to savor.
