Sourdough French Loaves
Serves 830 mins prep20 mins cook
These Sourdough French Loaves are made with a combination of sourdough starter, flour, and other simple ingredients, resulting in a delicious homemade bread perfect for any meal. The process includes mixing, resting, stretching, and baking until golden brown. A warm environment can help speed up the rising process.
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1: Mix together your water and starter. 2: Mix in your salt, honey, and oil. 3: Add in your flour and mix until uniform in consistency. 4: Cover and let rest for 30 minutes. 5: Perform your first stretch and fold: Grab one corner of the dough and stretch upward, then lay on top of the rest of the dough. Turn 90° and repeat. 6: Repeat until you've completed four folds (360°). Let rest for 30 minutes. 7: Repeat the stretch and fold process for 3-4 rounds. 8: Cover and let rest until it doubles in size. 9: Once doubled, pour onto a floured surface and divide in half. 10: Pull each loaf into a rough rectangle and roll up the long side. Pinch seam to seal. 11: Place onto a parchment covered baking sheet and let rest until puffed up (an hour or two). 12: Brush with egg wash, then score with a sharp blade. 13: Bake at 400° F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. 14: Remove and let rest on a cooling rack.View original recipe