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My first attempt at a sourdough loaf. [[Sourdough]] takes a lot longer to prove than [[Bread|bread]] made with commercial [[Yeast|yeast]], so allow plenty of time.
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|TotalCalories = 2054
|PortionCalories = 205
|DatePublished=26th November 2012
|Author = JuliaBalbilla
|Servings = Servings: 10 - 1 large loaf
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 1 day, 40 minutes
|PrepTime = 1 day
|CookTime = 40 minutes
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====Best recipe review====

''Worked well for me''

5/5 

I normally have problems with sourdough bread but this worked well. Cheers Julia.

 [[User:Chef|Jerry, aka Chef]] ([[User talk:Chef|talk]])
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{{RecipeIngredients
| 200g [[sourdough]] leaven
| 500g strong [[Bread|bread]] [[Flour|flour]]
| Up to 325g [[Sparkling mineral water|sparkling mineral water]]
| 1½ teaspoons [[Salt|salt]]

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===[[Mise en place]]===
* If your [[Sourdough|sourdough]] leaven has been in the [[Fridge|fridge]], remove it the day before you want to start making your [[Bread|bread]] and refresh it with 50g [[Flour|flour]] and 40g water.
===Method===

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| Mix all of the ingredients, excluding the [[Salt|salt]].
| [[Knead]] according to your chosen method.
| Shape into a ball and place in an oiled bowl.
| Cover and leave at room temperature until the [[Dough|dough]] has almost doubled in size or preferably leave overnight.
| Gently [[Knead|knead]] the [[Salt|salt]] into the [[Dough|dough]], and repeat stages 3 and 4 - the second rising should not take so long as the first one.
| Either place the [[Dough|dough]] in a 900g loaf tin or shape into a ball and place, seam side up into an oiled bowl or a [[Banneton|banneton]] which has been lined with [[Cling-film|cling-film]] and oiled.
| Allow to prove until almost doubled in size.
| Meanwhile, preheat the [[Oven|oven]] to its highest setting, putting a [[Semolina|semolina]] dusted [[Baking stone|baking stone]] (if using) on an oven shelf before switching on.
| Also, to ensure a good crust, place a bowl or tray in the bottom of the [[Oven|oven]] and half-fill it with hot water.
| Once the [[Dough|dough]] has risen sufficiently place into the [[Oven|oven]] if using a loaf tin.
| If you are using a [[Banneton|banneton]] or bowl, turn the [[Dough|dough]] out onto a [[Semolina|semolina]] dusted [[pizza peel|peel]] and gently slide it onto the [[Baking stone|baking stone]].
| Reduce the heat to 220° C (425° F - gas 7), [fan [[Oven|oven]] 200° C & reduce cooking time by 10 mins per hour].
| [[Bake]] for 30 minutes, turn the loaf upside down and bake for a further 5-10 minutes.
| Allow to cool on a wire rack.
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===Serving suggestions===
Serve with strong [[Cheese|cheese]] and [[Salad|salad]].
===Chef's notes===
This loaf was not as holey as the one I first made as I added only 300g water. Next time, I will add the full quantity to create a nice holey texture.
==See also==
* [[Rye sourdough starter]]
* [[Spelt sourdough starter]]
* [[Cheese and olive sourdough]]
* [https://sites.google.com/site/nikandedwinascookbook/Home/bread/full-sourdough Sourdough recipe] from Nik and Edwina's
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