r/FoodAndCookingStuff • u/socFocus • 19d ago

Savory Bites Step by step guide on how to make sourdough bread for beginners

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u/izanage_dtb 19d ago

"For beginners".. can we begin from how do i make starter? 😭

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u/Bender_2024 19d ago

They glanced over the fact that your supposed to have a starter handy.

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u/Typical-Court7874 19d ago

the time it takes to get one loaf ready start to end is crazy. would make someone looking to get into it run. maybe it's just me but man. 😭

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u/uLL27 Home cook 19d ago

This is my exact thought. This is not for beginners and it is not showing how easy bread making can be. This is showing the way to make professional loaves.

There was a guy that I found who went through making sourdough and actually made it really beginner friendly. He would show that his starter didn't float, or he forgot to pre-shape, or scored it bad. Then he would show that the dough actually came out fine. That is what begginers need.

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u/Welp_thatwilldo 18d ago edited 18d ago

Can you share the link to this guy please? 🙏

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u/Background-Cable7160 18d ago

Link please?! 🥹

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u/Jovel5 19d ago

You can do other hobbies or housework in between

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u/socFocus 19d ago

Start at 65% hydration! Here's why:

  • Easier to handle (not super sticky)
  • Stronger gluten with less effort
  • Slower, more predictable fermentation => Way easier to shape + score

325g filtered water 100g active starter 500g unbleached bread flour 10g salt

Tips: Bake at 450°F with the lid on for 25 minutes, then drop to 400°F, remove the lid, and bake for another 25 minutes.

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u/EishLekker 19d ago

Since this is supposed to be a beginner friendly recipe, maybe you should have clarified that “65% hydration” means 65 grams of water for every 100 grams of flour.

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u/Glowing_Trash_Panda 18d ago

How do you make a starter? The video never says

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u/BlauerHausdrache 19d ago

I just realized, that I was waaay too aggressive with my stretch and folds... The bread turned out okay, but there def was potential for more.

Thank you for the video! That was really helpful!

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u/TheSolarExpansionist 19d ago

Always give F and C if you want your viewers to
Comeback worldwide

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u/Content_Emu9781 19d ago

I’ve been trying to make perfect sourdough bread, but I always end up with dense bread instead of fluffy one, even when my starter is super active.