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No-Fancy-Tools Sourdough Bread

Recipe by Amira | Sourdough Mama

A simple, beginner-friendly sourdough loaf that requires no scale, thermometer, Dutch oven, or stretch-and-fold technique. Just water, starter, flour, salt, a fork, and a loaf pan—plus a bit of patience for bulk fermentation and an overnight cold retard.

EasyAmericanServes 8

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Source Video
20h 34m
Prep
45m
Cook
2h 33m
Cleanup
23h 52m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$0.65
Total cost
$0.08
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Mixing until all flour is incorporated
  • Bulk fermentation until dough nearly doubles in size
  • Scoring just before baking
  • Baking covered then uncovered for crust development

Safety Warnings

  • Use oven mitts when handling the hot loaf pan.
  • Score the bread with a sharp knife; keep fingers clear of the blade.
  • Do not leave dough unattended in a very warm kitchen for extended periods.

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