Sourdough Bread (makes 2 loaves)
I Love Cooking Ireland – YouTube Baking Sourdough Masterclass: https://youtu.be/2FVfJTGpXnU
Ingredients:
- 800g Bread Flour
- 460g Water (leukwarm)
- 10g Salt
- 320g Sourdough Starter
Knead together. Continue kneading until elasticity is developed (window pane test). Leave in greased bowl to proof (apps 3 hours).
Divide in 2, shape each into boule and put into floured banettons. Put banettons in plastic bags to proof apps 3 & 1/2 hours (or overnight in refrigerator).
Preheat oven to 230 C (446F). Preheat a baking sheet below the rack that you will be baking the bread (for adding water to steam the loaves). Turn boules out onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Score the top with a sharp knife to allow for controlled expansion during baking. Add boiling hot water to the steamer baking sheet in the oven. The water will boil off, creating steam to keep the crust soft and allow it to continue to expand during the initial part of baking. Bake bread for 30-35 minutes.