Description
This sourdough bread has a lovely heart pattern, perfect for Valentine’s Day! The combination of bread and spelt flours gives it a unique flavor and texture. A great way to show you care with homemade bread.
Ingredients
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- 450g bread flour
- 50g spelt flour
- 370g water
- 75g sourdough starter (at 100% hydration)
- 10g salt
Instructions
- Prepare the levain: About 6 hours before you plan to make the dough, prepare the levain. It should be very bubbly and active.
- Mix the dough: In the bowl of a KitchenAid mixer, add water and dissolve the sourdough starter. Stir briefly with a spatula, then add both flours and salt.
- Knead the dough: Attach the dough hook to the mixer and knead at low speed for 4 minutes. The dough should gain structure during this time.
- Bulk fermentation: Remove the dough from the mixer and place it in an oiled container. Cover with plastic wrap and allow it to ferment for 4 hours, folding every 45 minutes.
- Shape the dough: After 4 hours, shape the dough into a ball and place it seam-side up in a lightly floured banetton. Let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour, then transfer to the fridge for 8 to 12 hours.
- Preheat the oven: The next morning, preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Prepare for baking: Place three strings over the dough, spaced evenly, and press them lightly into the dough. Place a parchment paper on top and a flat baking sheet, then invert the dough from the banneton onto the baking sheet. Flour the dough and tie the strings on top. Score the dough in a heart pattern.
- Bake: Bake at 450°F for 45 minutes, covering the bread for the first 30 minutes to retain steam. After 30 minutes, remove the strings and bake for the remaining time.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool completely on a rack before slicing.
Notes
- The dough needs to ferment in a cool environment overnight.
- If the strings stick to the dough, gently remove them after baking.
- This bread is best enjoyed fresh!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg