Vegan Recipes

Sourdough Bread (Source: Whole Grain Sourdough at Home: The Simple Way to Bake Artisan Bread with Whole Wheat, Einkorn, Spelt, Rye and Other Ancient Grains by Elaine Boddy)

Contributor: Dr. Randall White

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Ingredients

600 g whole wheat flour

400 g einkorn flour

150 g sourdough starter

6 g salt (could double if desired)

700 to 800 mL water

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Method

  • Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and allow the dough to rise

  • Knead 3-4 times over the course of 6-8 hours. (Refer to a sourdough bread resource for technique and tips.)

  • Then place the dough in a banneton in the refrigerator and keep covered for similar amount of time (even overnight).

  • Turn the  dough into a round Dutch oven lined with parchment paper, score the top surface, then bake at 425F for 50-55 mins with the lid on.

  • Check for doneness with knife, then bake for and 5-10 mins with the lid off until the top is crusty and brown.