ADVENTURES IN DOUGH
ADVENTURES IN DOUGH
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How-To-Sourdough

CLASSIC SOURDOUGH

Both regular and large size options are listed below, as well as options for white or mixed. A large dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot should be able to take a large sourdough but if in doubt try first with the regular size loaf.  

Note: If you are using one of our full kits that come complete with our specialist flour then move right along to the step below, if however, you are using one of our basic kits or your own flour then make sure you read our FAQ guide on which flour to use and follow it. If you pick the wrong flour your loaf might not spring and you could very well be disappointed in your sourdough adventure!.  

REGULAR SIZE

Totals Required:

Total White Flour 400 grams
Total Water 270 millilitres
Total Salt 9 grams (1½ teaspoons)


Breakdown:

Starter Flour 50 grams White
Main Flour 350 grams White (or 200 White and 150 wholemeal if making a white and wholemeal mix) 
Starter Water 50 millilitres 
Water for Salt 25 millilitres 
Main Water 195 millilitres
Salt 9 grams (1½ teaspoons)

 

LARGE SIZE

Totals Required:

Total Flour 575 grams
Total Water 390 millilitres 
Total Salt 14 grams (2 teaspoons)

Breakdown:

Starter Flour 50 grams White
Main Flour 525 grams White (or 300 White and 225 Wholemeal if making a White and Wholemeal mix) 
Starter Water 50 millilitres
Salt Water 50 millilitres
Main Water 290 millilitres 
Salt 14 grams (2 teaspoons)

 

Notes: 

    1. Make sure you are using an active sourdough starter, if you just got it or don’t use it often then take it out and feed it every 12 hours for a few days before you start.

    1. A small difference in quantity can make a big difference in end result and baking is much better when it’s precise. For best results use a kitchen scale as opposed to cups, you can find some links to some great ones that wont cost the earth on our FAQ page. If you don’t use one it’s very possible you’ll get inconsistent results.

    1. Have fun!  

Link to Google Sheet White: Right Here

Link to Google Sheet White + Wholemeal Mix: Right Here 

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