Sourdough Bread

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sourdough starter, corn oil, sugar, and salt. Mix until well combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the bread flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 6-8 minutes. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 13 hrs Lightly oil a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 12-14 hours, or until doubled in size. (12-14 hours)

Recipe View 2 mins The next day, gently deflate the dough. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly to remove any large air bubbles. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a loaf and place into two greased 8 x 4-inch loaf pans. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs 30 mins Cover the loaf pans with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until the dough has nearly doubled in size. (1-2 hours)

Recipe View 15 mins Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (15 minutes)

Recipe View 45 mins Bake the loaves in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200-210°F. (40-45 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully remove the loaves from the pans and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.