Perfect Sourdough Discard French Bread
A delightful homemade bread utilizing sourdough discard, featuring a golden, crispy crust and chewy interior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sourdough discard (room temperature)
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
Instructions
- Combine the sourdough discard and warm water in a large bowl.
- Add the sugar and instant yeast, letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix in the flour and salt until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F and place a baking stone inside.
- Shape the risen dough into a baguette and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Score the top of the dough with shallow cuts.
- Let the dough rest for about 30 minutes.
- Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs or cheese into the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg