Dairy Free Classic Sourdough Bread

There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a crackling, mahogany-crusted loaf from the oven, and this sourdough delivers that experience with nothing but flour, water, salt, and a lively starter. Every ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there is no need to swap anything out or second-guess a label — the recipe is clean from the very first mix. The process walks you through autolyse, stretch-and-folds, and an overnight cold proof, all of which build the kind of open, chewy crumb and blistered crust that rival anything from a bakery counter. Baking inside a preheated Dutch oven traps steam during the first phase, giving the loaf that dramatic oven spring and glossy, shattering crust without a single drop of butter or milk. The whole wheat flour adds a gentle nuttiness and depth that keeps the flavor interesting without overwhelming the tang from the fermentation. Patience is the main ingredient — bulk fermentation and the long cold proof do the heavy lifting, so your hands-on time is surprisingly minimal. Let it cool fully before you slice, and you will be rewarded with a loaf that is genuinely worth the wait.

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