Sesame 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 refreshingly short — just starter, water, bread flour, whole wheat flour, and salt — which means there is absolutely nothing hidden to worry about, no seed oils, no mystery additives, just pure fermented bread. For anyone navigating sesame concerns, store-bought artisan loaves can be a minefield of shared equipment and unlabeled toppings, so baking your own is genuinely the safest and most delicious solution. The process walks you through autolyse, stretch-and-fold sets, and an overnight cold proof, all of which build that open, chewy crumb and blistered crust you see at fancy bakeries. Scoring the cold dough with a confident slash right before it hits the Dutch oven gives you that dramatic ear and lets the loaf bloom beautifully in the oven. The whole wheat flour adds just enough nuttiness and depth to make this taste complex without complicating a single step. Let it cool the full hour before slicing — the wait is hard, but the crumb will thank you.

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