For my first loaf of sourdough bread, I wanted something simple with basic, step-by-step instructions, and one where I could use my thermomix. After a quick google search, I found this recipe: Sourdough Bread. The dough needs to rise for about nine hours, so I decided to make the dough last night for it to be ready to bake this morning.
It really is a simple recipe - perfect for a sourdough 'noob' such as myself. The only change I made was using wholemeal flour instead of white bakers flour. I put all the ingredients in the thermomix, mixed briefly, then put it to knead for a few minutes. I then got the dough out into my prepared bread tin.
That was it for last night. Easy! I then put the pan in the oven to prove overnight. I think it was around 9.30pm, meaning it should have been ready by 6.30am the next morning - which was perfect, as that's about the time the kids wake us up.
This morning I checked on the dough...
Whoa! How amazing is that?! There is absolutely no added yeast to this dough, so all that rising is purely from the wild yeast in my sourdough starter!
I had a poor attempt at slashing some lines in the top for decoration, and then baked in the oven for 45 minutes. In that time I went out for a run and when I came home I was greeted my the smell of fresh bread - heaven!
Here is the cooked loaf fresh out of the oven.
And here it is on the inside.
It got the big thumbs up from the husband. Mr O wouldn't touch it, but Miss A had a little nibble. And me? Well, it was a little dense, but other than that I'm really impressed - especially considering this is my first ever attempt. The sourdough flavour was subtle, but definitely there. The spelt flavour came through too. Overall, it was a really nice loaf. I had mine with some homemade butter and Tasmanian leatherwood honey.
Mmm, yum! We have gone through about half the loaf today, so I am very much looking forward to some sourdough toast for breakfast tomorrow morning.
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