Peanut 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 kind of moment. The dough comes together with just five ingredients — starter, bread flour, whole wheat flour, water, and sea salt — so there is nothing hidden, nothing processed, and absolutely no risk of peanut cross-contamination from mystery additives or shared factory lines. The whole wheat flour adds a gentle nuttiness and depth without any actual nuts in sight, which makes this a genuinely safe and delicious option for anyone navigating that concern. Stretch-and-folds build the gluten structure gradually, and an overnight cold proof in the fridge gives you flexibility while developing that signature tangy, open crumb. Baking covered traps steam for an audibly crispy crust, then uncovering lets the color deepen to that gorgeous deep brown that signals a properly baked loaf. Let it cool fully before slicing — the wait is the hardest part, but the reward is a bakery-quality bread made entirely on your own terms.
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12 servings
- 50 g active sourdough starter (100% hydration, fed and bubbly)
- 375 g lukewarm water (about 90°f / 32°c), divided
- 450 g bread flour, plus more for dusting
- 50 g whole wheat flour
- 10 g fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter and 350 g of the lukewarm water until the starter is fully dissolved and the mixture looks milky and slightly foamy.
- 2
Add the bread flour and whole wheat flour to the bowl and mix with your hand or a stiff spatula until no dry flour remains and a shaggy dough forms. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 30–45 minutes (autolyse).
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