Basil Sourdough Bread is a fragrant twist on the classic loaf—combining the tangy depth of sourdough with the fresh, herbal brightness of basil. 🌿🍞 It’s perfect for pairing with tomato soup, grilled cheese, or just a swipe of butter.
🌿 Basil Sourdough Bread
Aromatic, rustic, and naturally leavened
🧺 Ingredients:
- 500g bread flour
- 350g water (room temp)
- 100g active sourdough starter
- 10g salt
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped or torn
- Optional: 1 tbsp olive oil for richness
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Mix the dough
- In a large bowl, combine flour and water. Let rest (autolyse) for 30 minutes.
- Add starter and salt. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in chopped basil.
2. Bulk fermentation
- Cover and let rise at room temperature for 4–5 hours, performing stretch-and-folds every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours.
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