A warm loaf of freshly baked sourdough bread is hard to resist. Patientlymade, loving kneaded and shaped to produce that golden brown loaf is a testament to craft behind this gastronomic staple. Sourdough loaves are known for ageing gracefullykeeping well in storage, versatile in terms of use and can be creativiely recreated to suit various palates and occassions. Among other bread variants, sourdough is said to be the most nutritious. Not only is it easily digestible, but the basic ingredients that make up a loaf offer vitamins and minerals work to slow down the rate that glucose is released into the blood stream. This results in a lower glycemic index and makes the gluten in flour easier to digest, which results in lowering intolerance.
This recipe books shows you not only how to make a sourdough loaf from scratch by recreating the basic loaf to allow you to serve up new flavors using herbs, and spices, cheeses and other classic ingredients.
Sourdough Bread Recipes
Recipes Included in this Book:
Sourdough Cracked Wheat Loaf Homemade Tomato Sourdough Loaf Sourdough Coffee Loaf Cheesy Sourdough Bread Mini Sourdough Loaves Easy Bake Sourdough Bread Stuffed Sourdough Loaf Baked Sourdough Croutons Honey Sourdough Loaf Maple Sourdough Bread ] Rye and Sourdough Baguette Sourdough Breakfast Scones Sourdough Olive Loaf Poppy Seed Sourdough Loaf Stilton and Cilantro Sourdough Loaf Cheesy Herbed Sourdough Loaf Garlic Herbed Butter Sourdough Loaf Onion and Chive Sourdough Bread Sesame Sourdough Loaf Cheesy Garlic Sourdough Loaf
Sourdough Bread Recipes
Sourdough Cracked Wheat Loaf
Prep time: 210 minutes Servings: Ingredients: 3/4 cup cracked wheat 1 cup hot water 1/4 cup margarine, melted 2 tablespoons molasses 2 tablespoons honey 3/4 cup nonfat milk 1/2 cup flax seed 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds 2 1/2 cups sourdough starter 2 cups whole wheat flour 3 1/2 cups bread flour 1 egg, beaten Directions:
- Pour hot water over cracked wheat. Add molasses, milk, flax seed, margarine and sunflower seeds. Mix thoroughly.
- Allow to cool and add sourdough starter.
- Slowly add in the flours. Once mixture is stiff, knead onto a floured surface for about 10-15 minutes.
- Shape into a ball and cover for an hour and a half.
- Punch down and set aside for another hour.
- Once ready, divide and knead into two loaves.
- Brush with egg and bake for half an hour.
Homemade Tomato Sourdough Loaf
Prep time: 210 minutes Servings: 6-8 Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sourdough starter 1 cup warm water 1 pack active dry yeast 1 cup warm tomato juice 2 teaspoons white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 7 cups all-purpose flour Directions:
- Dissolve yeast in water.
- Combine starter and tomato juice and add yeast, sugar and salt.
- Add flour a cup at a time and continue mixing.
- Once mixture is stiff, knead mixture onto a floured surface.
- Place in a bowl and cover. Set aside for two hours and allow mixture to rise.
- Punch down and divide into two loaves.
- Allow to rise for another half hour.
- Once ready, bake for 45-60 minutes.
Sourdough Coffee Loaf
Prep time: 120 minutes Servings: Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat flour 1 pack fast rising yeast 1 1/2 cups sourdough starter 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon butter, softened 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup warm water 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules 1 teaspoon cocoa powder Directions:
- Mix butter, sourdough starter, water, instant coffee, salt, honey and cocoa powder together.
- Slowly add 3 cups of flour, half a cup at a time.
Mix using your hands.
- Knead and add 1/2 cup of flour until dough is smooth.
- Place dough in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a damp tower. Allow mixture to rise for about an hour.
- Once ready, flatten dough and press all air out. Shape into a loaf and place on top of a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drape with a towel and allow to rise for another half an hour.
- Once ready, bake for 20-30 minutes at 400 degrees.
Cheesy Sourdough Bread
Prep time: 40 minutes Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: 1 loaf sourdough bread 1 cup butter 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 tablespoon seasoned salt 1 tablespoon minced onion 1 pound Swiss cheese, sliced Directions:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Over low heat, melt butter with lemon juice, mustard, seeds and salt. Add onions and stir until tender.
- Slice the tops of the bread diagonally. Make sure that you do not slice all the way through.
- Pour mixture over bread.
- Take sliced cheese and place in between the slices.
- Bake for about half an hour in the oven.
Mini Sourdough Loaves
Prep time: Overnight Servings: 4-8 Ingredients: 1 cup sourdough starter 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup corn oil 6 cups bread flour Directions:
- Combine water with sugar, salt and corn oil and sourdough starter.
- Add flour into the mixture and knead.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover and let it rise overnight.
- Once ready, knead for about 10 minutes and divide into two loaves.
Set aside and allow to rise for about half an hour.
- Bake at 350 degrees for around 45 minutes.
Easy Bake Sourdough Bread
Prep time: 50 minutes Servings: 8-10 Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 cup bread flour 1/4 teaspoon white sugar 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 1/2 cup sourdough starter 7 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon white sugar 3 cups bread flour 2 teaspoons active dry yeast Directions:
- Combine water, flour, sugar and yeast in a bowl.
- Place in a greased bowl and cover; let it sit overnight.
- Once ready, pour mixture into a bread machine and add remaining ingredients.
- Select cycle and press start.
Stuffed Sourdough Loaf
Prep time: 30 minutes Servings: 8-10 Ingredients: 1 loaf sourdough bread 1/2 cup butter 6 cloves garlic, chopped 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, cubed 1 pack cream cheese, softened 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 (10 ounce) cans artichoke hearts in water, drained 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Directions:
- Cut the top part of the sourdough loaf and scoop out bread to make a bread bowl.
- In a sauce pan, take scooped bread pieces, butter and garlic until bread is lightly toasted.
- In a bowl, combine toasted bread pieces with remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into the bread bowl and cover.
- Place in the oven and broil for 5-10 minutes.
Baked Sourdough Croutons
Prep time: 30 minutes Servings: 6-10 Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 6 slices sourdough bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions:
- Set oven to 300 degrees.
- Saute bread pieces with all remaining ingredients and toss well.
- Arrange on a baking sheet and bake fro about 20 mintues.
Honey Sourdough Loaf
Prep time: 120 minutes Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: 2/3 cup liquid sourdough starter 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup high protein wheat flour 2 cups bread flour 1 teaspoon active dry yeast Directions: