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Easy No-Knead Sourdough Bread

A beginner-friendly artisan sourdough loaf with a crispy crust and chewy interior made without kneading.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 12 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup active sourdough starter fed and bubbly
  • 1.25 cups warm water
  • 1.5 tsp sea salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Dutch oven
  • Wire rack
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Mix sourdough starter and warm water in a large bowl until combined.
  2. Add flour and salt, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Cover and rest 30 minutes, then gently stretch and fold dough several times.
  4. Cover and let rise at room temperature 8–12 hours until doubled.
  5. Shape dough into a round and place in a floured bowl or basket to rise 1–2 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with Dutch oven inside.
  7. Transfer dough onto parchment, score top, and place into hot Dutch oven.
  8. Bake covered 30 minutes, then uncovered 15–20 minutes until golden.
  9. Cool completely on wire rack before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use an active bubbly starter and allow bread to cool fully before slicing.