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Sourdough Bread

Name: Sourdough Bread
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 18 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 500 g white flour (type 650); 100 g active sourdough starter (fed); 325 ml room temperature water; 10 g salt

Sourdough bread is an artisanal loaf made through natural fermentation using a starter of flour and water. It has a complex flavor, crisp crust, and airy crumb.

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Servings

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Prep

45 min

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Cook

45 min

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Total

18 h (plus 4-5 h fermentation + 10-12 h cold fermentation)

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servings

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌱Vegan🥗Vegetarian✝️Orthodox fasting🐟Pescatarian🥛Dairy-free🥦Clean eating

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Yield

1 artisan loaf of ~900 g (14-16 slices)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 5-7 days at room temperature in paper bags or cloth.

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Freezer

Can be frozen for 3-4 months, thaw at room temperature.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per slice (approx. 60 g)

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Calories

210 kcal

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Protein

6 g

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Fat

1 g

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Carbohydrates

42 g

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Fiber

2 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Quality butter or aged cheese

🥂Olive oil and basil

🥂Artisan salami or prosciutto

🥂Honey and walnuts

💡Variations

With seeds: add flax, sunflower, or pumpkin to dough.

Whole wheat: replace part of flour with whole wheat flour.

With rye: add 50-100 g rye flour for aroma.

🎪Events Celebrating This Dish

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Artisan Food Market

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