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Rustic sourdough jars and wrapped loaves styled as Free Homemade Christmas Gifts with festive ribbons.

Classic Rustic Sourdough Loaf


  • Total Time: 12 hours
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

Description

A crusty, tangy sourdough loaf perfect for gifting, wrapped in kraft paper and twine for a festive touch.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup active sourdough starter
  • 500g bread flour
  • 350ml water
  • 10g salt

  • Instructions

    1. Mix starter and water until combined

    2. Add flour and mix to form a shaggy dough

    3. Rest for 30 minutes

    4. Add salt and knead until smooth

    5. Bulk ferment for 8-12 hours at room temperature

    6. Shape dough into a round and place in a floured banneton

    7. Proof for 1-2 hours

    8. Preheat Dutch oven to 230 degrees C

    9. Transfer dough to Dutch oven, score the top

    10. Bake covered for 20 minutes

    11. Remove lid and bake for 25 minutes until golden

    12. Cool completely before wrapping

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Category: bread
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: international

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 8 slices

    Keywords: sourdough, rustic loaf, healthy christmas giving, homemade gift, free homemade christmas gifts, healthy food gifts for christmas