Quick Sourdough Bread

Moist, delicious sourdough bread

Step: 1

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup bread flour, 1/4 teaspoon sugar and 2 teaspoons yeast; mix well. Cover with plastic and let sit in a warm location for 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.

Step: 2

The next day, pour overnight starter into the pan of bread machine. Add remaining ingredients in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select cycle; press Start.

Per Serving: 12 calories; protein 0.5g; carbohydrates 0.8g; fat 0.8g; cholesterol 0.4mg; sodium 60.7mg.

The best flavour of the flour could make a real difference to your bread. Different brands do vary. Great taste or Canadian flours, which are naturally higher in gluten, may give you a best rise than standard bread flours – especially if you’re make wholemeal dough , which doesn’t always rise as well as clear bread.

To made this in a breadmaker , add all the ingredients to your breadmaker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

A bread first rising can be make in the fridge overnight . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great timesaver , as you can work it night before , then finish it off the next day.