Inspired by The Clever Carrot If you are new to sourdough, watch the step-by-step video here: Simple Sourdough Bread or in the post above.  Troubleshooting: If you have issues with your dough being too sticky, please read this post: Why is my sourdough so sticky? The 4 common mistakes. Notes: You need an active sourdough starter. I have had success activating starters from: King Arthur Flour Breadtopia As always, I highly recommend investing in a digital scale before beginning any bread baking adventure. This is the Dutch Oven I use for sourdough bread. I used this Dutch oven for years, and it's a great one, too. Flour sack towels are a great investment because they ensure your dough will not stick while it is proofing.  I love using rice flour for dusting (as opposed to ap or bread flour) because it doesn't burn. When you use a flour sack towel, however, you don't need to use any flour.  Find all of my sourdough essentials here: Essential Equipment For Sourdough Bread Baking I love a high-hydration dough, and I have great success using 380 grams of water in this recipe, so feel free to play around and push the hydration here.  Salt: I have had success using both kosher salt and fine sea salt here. When I use kosher salt, I use the Diamond Crystal brand. When I use sea salt, I use the Baleine Fine brand. Regardless of the brand, I use 12 grams.  Shaping: If you're looking to get a more open crumb, try shaping a batard (as opposed to a round). Watch this video for guidance. Also: The recipe below follows the traditional shape once, rest, then shape again method. I often skip the preshape now and simply shape the dough once. I still get a nice open crumb.  How much Sourdough Starter to Use? Because my kitchen is cold for much of the year, I like using 100 g (1/2 cup) of starter as opposed to 50 g (1/4 cup).  When determining how much starter to use, consider a few things: If you live in a warm, humid environment, 50 g should suffice. If you plan on doing an overnight rise, 50 g also should suffice. If you want  to speed things up or if you live in a cold environment, consider using 100 g starter. Note: If you use 100 g of starter, your dough may rise more quickly, so keep an eye on it. As always, rely on the visual cues (increasing in volume by 50%) when determining when the bulk fermentation is done.  A straight-sided vessel makes monitoring the bulk fermentation especially easy because it allows you to see when your dough has truly doubled.

This bread is just so good, more like a coffee cake than a bread. I didn't have bread flour, so used regular unbleached, all-purpose flour and took it out about 3 minutes before the beeper because I like a less-crispy crust. Well, what a treat. Major keeper. Not only would I make it again, I think it would make some of the most awesome cinnamon roll dough, and I'm definitely going to try that very soon. I would also suggest using this bread to make Cinnamon Toast Deluxe, recipe #93128. A definite cinnamon extravaganza, and a wonderful treat, especially for those of you who are looking for a stronger cinnamon flavor.

This Braided Pesto Bread tastes like summer! Let the stand mixer do all the work kneading, then roll our and spread with our easy homemade pesto. Braiding this is so much easier than you'd expect! Once baked, allow to cool before slicing, then serve with butter or even more pesto spread on top!

White bread with poolish from Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast by Ken Forkish

A warm, crusty rustic bread goes with just about any meal and it's so simple to make! Throw it together, let it rise, and you'll have a yummy bread that's ready for dinner in just a few hours' time. No bread pan needed!

Gluten-free and jam-packed with seeds and grains.

This simple Ciabatta Bread recipe will give you a rustic Italian loaf that is perfect for dipping into soups or sauces. The high hydration in this bread results in a wonderfully chewy center and tons of irregular holes.

Making bread at home has never been easier than with my recipe for the Easiest 2 Hour No Knead Bread. Only 4 ingredients and 2 hours to hot, delicious bread on your table.

An easy, no-knead bread that you can let rise overnight and then pop in the oven for a fresh loaf!

This bread is so super soft and packed with good-for-you grains. Not to mention it is easy! It’s definitely a go-to wheat bread.

Use your sourdough discard to make the most delicious, soft and pillowy naan bread. Since this uses no yeast (only baking powder + baking soda), it can be ready in under half an hour!Makes 8 medium naan breads.

No knead to spend all day baking—these breads are ready in a hurry! Here, easy recipes for homemade bread you can make in a jiff.

This is the best, softest, most flavorful Rye Bread you will EVER try, passed down in our family for 3 generations. The recipe is from my husband's great-grandma Prudy, who was Swedish. Rye bread has a reputation for being heavy and sour, but this recipe is the exact opposite: it is light and fluffy, with an earthy, nutty flavor. There is nothing like it.

This vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Bread recipe has the perfect balance of chocolate and banana! It’s so moist, dense, and full of true banana flavor with mini shots of chocolate in each bite.  It's also healthy and made vegan, using one bowl, no mixer and easy to throw together without a lot of fuss.

This is one of my very best recipes. These breadsticks can be made from scratch in about 40 minutes, from…

This no-knead bread is kicked up a notch with jalapeños and cheddar cheese.

Everything you need to know about making sourdough bread from scratch.

There is no stopping this Garlic Bread, y'all. This is the BEST recipe. What could be better than delicious crusty-yet-chewy bread, toasted with softened salted butter and garlic in every bite?! I've got 3 basic tips that will level up your homemade garlic bread, and 3 methods for how to make it. Let me show you just how easy it is!

For the shortbread: For the chocolate topping: For the caramel: Preheat oven to 175°C. Lightly grease an 18 cm square cake tin. Sieve flour and sugar into a large bowl. Rub butter into mixture until…

Easy and delicious focaccia topping ideas to make with your favorite focaccia base.

Learn how to make bread crumbs from scratch. Use them as a crunchy topping, coating, or mix-in for dishes like breaded chicken, casseroles, or meatballs.

You'll love this awesome zucchini bread!  It's loaded with 2 1/2 cups of zucchini, along with applesauce, cinnamon and simple pantry staples that you already have on hand and it's one of best zucchini breads we've ever had, if not the best. The texture is stunning and the cinnamon smell is quite intoxicating!

An incredible recipe for no-knead artisan bread baked in a Dutch oven. I like to make the dough in the evening (after dinner) to rise overnight. It's fantastic for sandwiches, crostini, and to mop up delicious sauces! Recipe adapted from Jim Lahey's No-Knead Artisan Bread.

These sourdough tortillas are super tasty and easy to make. Best part: you finally have a delicious no-fail recipe to use your sourdough discard!

Wondering how to make rye bread in a bread machine? Follow our step-by-step guide to produce a delicious rye bread loaf in your bread maker:

If you are new to sourdough or have been frustrated by it, you might like to learn about these 9 sourdough secrets and myths.

This is the easiest bread recipe I have in my repertoire, I make it all the time. Mostly because it is a no-brainer recipe and some times because it’s even quicker than going to the store to …