Description
This sourdough discard French bread is crusty on the outside, soft inside, and full of flavor. A perfect way to use discard without waste.
Ingredients
1 cup sourdough discard (unfed, cold or room temp)
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil (for bowl)
Extra flour for kneading
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy.
2. Stir in sourdough discard and salt. Add flour gradually and mix until dough forms.
3. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.
4. Punch down the dough. Shape into one large loaf or two smaller ones.
5. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 450°F. Slash tops and add steam to oven by pouring water into a hot pan.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and hollow-sounding. Cool on rack before slicing.
Notes
Use discard that smells pleasantly sour but not spoiled.
Add herbs or garlic powder to flavor the dough.
Store wrapped in a towel at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking, Sourdough Discard Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sourdough discard French bread, discard bread recipe, easy crusty bread