How to Make a Sourdough Bread At Home!
In recent years, sourdough bread has gained immense popularity for its unique flavour and texture. Making sourdough bread at home may seem intimidating, but with the right guidance, it’s surprisingly easy. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the process of creating your own delicious sourdough bread in an Indian context.
In recent years, sourdough bread has surged in popularity, and for good reasons!
- Baking your own sourdough bread at home not only results in delicious and flavorful loaves but also offers numerous health benefits.
- Sourdough bread is easier to digest than commercial bread, thanks to its naturally occurring probiotics and prebiotics.
- It’s also lower on the glycemic index, making it a better option for those watching their blood sugar levels.
- Sourdough bread contains higher levels of certain nutrients, including vitamins B and E, as well as minerals like iron, zinc, and magnesium.
- By baking your own sourdough bread, you have full control over the ingredients, ensuring that you’re consuming a wholesome and nourishing product.
- Plus, with Ecopack’s sustainable plumpy mould, you can enjoy the satisfaction of baking while minimizing your environmental footprint.
Now that you’re sold on the idea of baking a sourdough bread, let’s get to making it real quick with this easy recipe –
What You'll Need:
- Sourdough starter (get the recipe here)
- All-purpose flour
- Water
- Salt
Step 1: Prepare the Sourdough Starter
Before you begin making your sourdough bread, you’ll need to prepare your sourdough starter. Follow a simple recipe like this one create a vibrant and active starter that will give your bread its characteristic flavor and rise.
Step 2: Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, water, and salt. Add a portion of your sourdough starter to the mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest at room temperature for several hours or overnight.
Step 3: Shape and Proof the Dough
Once your dough has risen and doubled in size, it’s time to shape it into a loaf. Using Ecopack’s plumpy mould, which eliminates the need for greasing and promotes an eco-friendly baking experience, shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in the mould. Cover the mould with a kitchen towel and let the dough proof until it has doubled in size once again.
Step 4: Bake the Bread
Preheat your oven to the desired temperature and place the mould with the proofed dough inside. Bake the bread until it’s golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Remove the bread from the mould and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Or, if you’d like to package and gift this to someone or prepare an order for your home-baking business, just keep the mould on. It’s resistant to moisture and leaves a last impression.
Step 5: Enjoy Your Homemade Sourdough Bread
Once cooled, slice into your freshly baked sourdough bread and enjoy it with your favorite toppings or as a side to your favorite meals. With its delicious flavor and chewy texture, homemade sourdough bread is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Get Baking Sourdough & More With Our Cookbook
It’s true when people say that baking is therapeutic. And you’re going to feel that way when you bake an easy-to-make sourdough bread. But, that’s not where you have to limit your baking journey.
To help you bake more easy to bake & enjoyable savouries and desserts, we’ve put together a couple of recipes in the Ecopack Indian 2024 Cookbook. Don’t forget to check it out – there’s a delightful medley of Western and Indian delicacies that would appeal to every palate. From homemade bread to decadent desserts, our cookbook has something for everyone.
