Hand-Kneaded Sourdough

Preparation info
  • Makes

    two

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Anna and Michael Olson Cook at Home

By Anna Olson and Michael Olson

Published 2010

  • About

The hint of rye flour in the starter adds that familiar sour taste of a sourdough bread. Begin this recipe a day ahead — the starter needs time to ferment and develop flavor.

Ingredients

For Starter

1 | 1

Method

Starter should be prepared at least one day in advance. Combine yeast and water and allow to sit for 5 minutes to dissolve. Stir in milk powder and flours, just until blended. Cover starter and set aside at room temperature for a day.

For dough, blend starter with water using a wooden spoon. Add 5 cups (1.25 L) of bread flour and salt and mix until dough becomes too stiff to work. Turn