Sourdough Baguettes
This is a very tasty recipe that I make with my potato-based sourdough starter. Makes a lot, but never too much!
INGRIDIENT
DIRECTION
Step: 1
Feed sourdough starter and let sit at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours.
Step: 2
Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Add 4 cups all-purpose flour, sourdough starter, sugar, and salt. Cover and let rise until double in size, about 1 hour.
Step: 3
Mix remaining 1 cup of flour with baking soda in another bowl. Stir mixture into dough slowly, adding just enough to make dough stiff. Knead dough, adding flour mixture as needed, until smooth and shiny. Shape into two baguettes and place on a baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. Let dough rise again until double in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Step: 4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step: 5
Brush tops of baguettes with cold water and make several gentle slashes along the tops of the loaves.
Step: 6
Place a small, oven-safe, pan of water on the bottom rack of the oven. Bake baguettes in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush each with melted butter. Continue baking until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes more.
NUTRITION FACT
Per Serving: 367 calories; protein 10.9g; carbohydrates 73.8g; fat 2.5g; cholesterol 4mg; sodium 681.3mg.
The best flavour of the flour can make a real difference to your bread. Different brands do vary. Extra-strong or Canadian flours, which are naturally higher in gluten, may give you a better rise than standard dough flours – especially if you’re make wholemeal bread , which doesn’t always getting bigger as well as clear bread.
To made this in a dough , add all the ingredients to your breadmaker and follow the makers instructions.
A bread first rising can be done 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 limit , as you can work it night before , then finish it off the next day.
