Introducing “The Doctor’s Sourdough Bread,” a delightful recipe curated for bread enthusiasts who crave the perfect combination of crispy crust and soft, airy interior. 🍞✨ Ideal for weeknights, large gatherings, or simply when you want to fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread. With a total preparation time of 4 hours and 30 minutes, including a night of starter magic, this recipe yields four luscious 1-lb loaves that will surely be the star of your dining table. 🌟
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Water |
| 2 | Milk |
| 2 | Butter |
| 1 | Active Dry Yeast |
| 1 | Honey |
| 1/4 | Unbleached Flour |
| 7 | Wheat Germ |
| 1/4 | Sugar |
| 2 | Salt |
| 2 | Baking Soda |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 226.7
- Fat Content: 2.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 5.5mg
- Sodium Content: 419.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 44.6g
- Fiber Content: 1.6g
- Sugar Content: 5.4g
- Protein Content: 6.5g
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Mix the starter and 2 1/2 cups of flour with all the water the night before your baking adventure.
- Allow it to stand in a warm place overnight, letting the magic of fermentation unfold.
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Morning Magic:
- Mix in the butter with warm milk, stirring in the yeast until fully dissolved.
- Add honey, and when thoroughly mixed, introduce 2 more cups of flour, stirring in the wheat germ.
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Sweet Symphony:
- Sprinkle sugar, salt, and baking soda over the mixture.
- Gently press into the dough and mix lightly, creating a symphony of flavors and textures.
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Bubbly Beauty:
- Allow the mixture to stand for 30 to 50 minutes until it becomes delightfully bubbly.
- Gradually add enough flour until the dough cleans the sides of the bowl.
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Kneading Elegance:
- Place the dough on a lightly floured board and knead it 100 times or until a silky mixture is developed.
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Loaf Love:
- Form the dough into four 1-lb loaves, placing them in well-greased 9 x 3 size loaf pans.
- Let the loaves rise until doubled, approximately 2 to 3 hours in a warm room.
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Baking Bliss:
- Preheat your oven to a toasty 400 degrees F.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F. and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until thoroughly baked.
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Cooling Charm:
- Remove the golden loaves from the pans and place them on a rack to cool.
- Butter the tops of the loaves to add a touch of decadence and prevent any unwanted crustyness.
Congratulations! You’ve just crafted “The Doctor’s Sourdough Bread,” a masterpiece of flavor, texture, and aroma that will undoubtedly make you the star baker in your circle. Enjoy the fruits of your labor and share the love with friends and family. Happy baking! 🥖👩🍳👨🍳
