Gelatin Free Classic Sourdough Bread

There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a crackling, mahogany-crusted loaf out of a screaming-hot Dutch oven, and this sourdough delivers exactly that. The ingredient list is beautifully stripped back — just starter, flour, water, and salt — so there is nothing hidden, nothing processed, and absolutely no animal-derived setting agents to worry about. That simplicity is actually what makes this bread so special: fermentation does all the heavy lifting, developing complex flavor and an open, chewy crumb over a long, slow bulk rise and an overnight cold proof. The stretch-and-fold technique builds strength in the dough without any kneading marathon, and the covered Dutch oven traps steam to give you that blistered, bakery-style crust at home. Scoring the top just before it goes in lets the loaf bloom dramatically in the oven, so it looks as impressive as it tastes. Let it cool the full hour before you slice — the crumb is still finishing its work inside, and patience here is genuinely rewarded with clean, even slices and a texture that holds up beautifully for toast or sandwiches.

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