Easy Sourdough Discard Recipe for Delicious Homemade Bread
This easy sourdough discard recipe transforms kitchen waste into a delightful loaf, perfect for any meal.
Equipment
- - Large bowl
- - Dutch oven
- - Sharp knife
- - Parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 200 grams Sourdough Discard enhances flavor and texture
- 6 grams Instant Yeast helps the bread rise quickly
- 10 grams Salt essential for flavor
- 275 grams Water warm water activates the yeast
- 400 grams Bread Flour provides structure and chewy texture
Optional Toppings
- Olive Oil drizzle before baking
- Seeds (like sesame or poppy) sprinkle for extra crunch
- Herbs (like rosemary or thyme) elevates flavor with freshness
Instructions
Steps to Make Bread
- In a large bowl, combine the sourdough discard, warm water, and instant yeast. Stir until bubbly.
- Add the salt and bread flour to the mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
- Perform the first set of stretch and folds, then let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Uncover and perform another set of stretch and folds. Rest again for 15 minutes.
- Do a final set of stretch and folds and let the dough rest.
- Let the dough bulk ferment for 30 minutes to an hour until it doubles.
- Shape the dough into a round ball and place it on parchment paper.
- Preheat your Dutch oven in the oven at 500ºF.
- Score the dough with two slashes on top.
- Place the dough and parchment in the Dutch oven, reduce heat to 450ºF, and bake for 25 minutes.
- After 25 minutes, remove the lid and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Let the bread cool before slicing.
Notes
Optional: Add your favorite seeds on top before baking for extra crunch.