Almond Free Classic Sourdough Bread

There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a crackling, mahogany-crusted loaf from a screaming-hot Dutch oven, and this sourdough delivers exactly that. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just starter, water, two flours, and salt — so there is genuinely nothing hidden to worry about for anyone avoiding tree nuts. That simplicity is part of what makes this bread so special: every ounce of flavor comes from fermentation, time, and technique rather than additives or enrichments. The stretch-and-fold method builds an open, chewy crumb without any heavy equipment, and the overnight cold proof means most of the hands-on work happens the day before you actually bake. Scoring the cold dough and dropping it into a preheated Dutch oven creates a burst of steam that gives you that bakery-style ear and blistered crust you see on the fancy loaves at the farmers market. Once it comes out of the oven, the hardest part is waiting the full hour before slicing — but the reward is a glossy, airy interior that holds up beautifully for toast, sandwiches, or just a thick slab with good butter.

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