MSG 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, flour, water, and salt — which means every element is completely transparent and naturally free of any added flavor enhancers. That simplicity is actually what makes this bread so special: fermentation does all the heavy lifting, developing a complex, tangy depth that no additive could replicate. The process moves through an autolyse rest, a series of stretch-and-folds, and a long overnight cold proof, each step building structure and flavor the old-fashioned way. Scoring the cold dough before it hits the preheated Dutch oven gives you that dramatic ear and a blistered crust that shatters when you press it. Inside, the crumb is open and chewy, with just enough whole wheat flour to add a subtle nuttiness without weighing things down. Once you smell it cooling on the rack, waiting the full hour before slicing will be the hardest part of the whole recipe.

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