COUNTRY-STYLE SOURDOUGH BREAD
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories Bread Mixer Bake Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix first 4 ingredients in bowl of heavy-duty mixer. Add 2 cups flour; stir to blend. Cover bowl with kitchen towel. Let rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Using dough hook, mix in 1 1/3 cups flour and salt at lowest setting. Increase speed slightly; knead dough 5 minutes, adding more flour by tablespoonfuls if dough sticks to sides of bowl. Let dough rest 15 minutes. Knead on low 5 minutes. Scrape dough from hook into bowl. Remove bowl from stand. Coat rubber spatula with nonstick spray. Slide spatula under and around dough, coating dough lightly. Cover bowl with kitchen towel. Let dough rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- Turn dough out onto floured surface and fold over on itself several times to flatten. Divide in half. Shape each half into 4x8-inch rectangle. Make 1 shallow lengthwise slash down each.
- Sprinkle large rimmed baking sheet with cornmeal. Space loaves on sheet 3 inches apart. Dust tops with flour. Cover with plastic; let rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- Place 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan on bottom of oven. Position rack at lowest level of oven; preheat to 500°F. Place bread in oven. Quickly pour 1/2 cup water into metal pan; close oven door. Bake 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water to pan. Quickly close door; reduce oven temperature to 425°F. Bake loaves until puffed and golden, about 20 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Kacindra Davis
[email protected]This bread is delicious! I love the tangy flavor of the sourdough. It's the perfect bread for grilled cheese sandwiches and avocado toast.
Abdullahi Haruna
[email protected]This is the best sourdough bread recipe I've ever tried! The bread is crusty on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. It's the perfect bread for any occasion.
Zohaib Behan
[email protected]I love this recipe! The bread is always perfect and it's so easy to make. I've been making it for years and it's always a hit.
Caroline Ebhodaghe
[email protected]This bread is amazing! It's the perfect bread for sandwiches, toast, or just eating plain. I will definitely be making this again.
Madurange Gamege
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bread turned out dense and heavy. I think I'll try this recipe again soon and hopefully it will turn out better.
Rafat Bello
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler sourdough bread recipe next time.
Gray Sykes
[email protected]This bread is delicious! I love the tangy flavor of the sourdough. It's the perfect bread for grilled cheese sandwiches.
Michael Adler
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great! It's the perfect bread for sandwiches and toast.
Fillemon Natangwe
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The bread is delicious and it's so easy to make. I've already made it three times and it's always a hit.
Enjoy The life
[email protected]This bread is amazing! I love the crispy crust and the soft, fluffy inside. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches and toast.
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[email protected]I had a lot of trouble getting the bread to rise. I think I didn't let the starter sit long enough. I'll try again soon and hopefully it will turn out better.
Malik Baba
[email protected]This bread is a bit too sour for my taste, but it's still good. I think I'll try using less sourdough starter next time.
Olivia Molden
[email protected]I love this recipe! The bread is always perfect and it's so easy to make. I've been making it for years and it's always a hit.
Fahim Memon
[email protected]This bread is delicious! It's easy to make and the results are fantastic. I've already made it twice and I'm planning on making it again soon.
team Unite brother
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of sourdough bread, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavor is mild and tangy, and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Bryton Vinte
[email protected]This bread is amazing! The crust is crispy and the inside is soft and fluffy. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches, toast, or just eating plain. I will definitely be making this again.