"This is an absolute winner to level up your sourdough game! Rich, nutty, soft, flakey… it’s a beast!"
Brown Butter Sourdough
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Elevate your sourdough game with the rich and nuttiness of brown butter. This bread, with its crisp golden crust and tender crumb, is a celebration of simplicity and flavor. The addition of an active starter gives it that characteristic tang, while the meticulous incorporation of brown butter adds depth and warmth to the loaf. Enjoy as a standalone slice or as a canvas for your favorite toppings.
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Prep time: 30mins (5-7 hours rising)
Cook time: 30mins
Serves or Makes: 1 loaf (12 slices)
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ingredients
- 4 1/4 cups (510 grams) strong bread flour
- 3 1/4 cups (780 grams) water
- 1 cup (240 grams) active starter
- 1/2 cup (110 grams) brown butter
Method
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the strong bread flour and water. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes. This is known as autolyse and helps improve the dough's extensibility.
Step 2
Add the active starter to the dough and mix until well combined. Incorporate the brown butter into the dough, ensuring an even distribution.
Step 3
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface or in the bowl until it becomes smooth and elastic. This may take about 10-15 minutes.
Step 4
Place the dough back into the bowl, cover it, and let it rise at room temperature until it has doubled in size. This usually takes about 4-6 hours, depending on the room temperature.
Step 5
Once the dough has doubled, gently deflate it and shape it into a round loaf. Place the shaped dough into a well-floured proofing basket or a bowl lined with a floured kitchen towel, seam side down.
Step 6
Allow the dough to undergo its second rise (proofing) for 2-3 hours, or until it has visibly expanded.
Step 7
Preheat the oven to 450°F. If you have a Dutch oven, preheat it as well.
Step 8
Carefully transfer the proofed dough to the preheated Dutch oven or onto a baking sheet. Score the top of the dough with a sharp knife.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread has a golden-brown crust and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Step 10
Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing.