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Lazy Baker’s No-Bulk-Fermentation Sourdough Bread

Lazy Baker’s No-Bulk-Fermentation Sourdough Bread

Lazy Baker’s No-Bulk-Fermentation Sourdough Bread is an easy method to create delicious and airy sourdough bread without the need for traditional bulk fermentation.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 days
Course bread
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g King Arthur Bread Flour Using King Arthur Bread Flour will yield a better texture due to its higher protein content.
  • 100 g active sourdough starter fed and bubbly
  • 350 g water room temperature
  • 15 g salt

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Mix the flour, water, and sourdough starter in a large bowl and let it rest for one hour.
  • Add salt and perform stretch and folds over two hours.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled container, cover, and refrigerate for 36 to 48 hours.
  • Remove from the fridge, shape the dough, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  • Reshape and proof the dough, optionally resting in the fridge for another 10 to 24 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside for 45 minutes.
  • Transfer the dough to the Dutch oven and bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for 35 minutes at 400°F (204°C).

Notes

A longer cold fermentation enhances the flavor of the bread. The use of a Dutch oven helps create steam, essential for a good rise.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1g
Keyword easy bread, lazy baker, no-bulk fermentation, sourdough, Vegetarian
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