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Sourdough Loaf Baked in the Air Fryer

Sourdough Loaf Baked in the Air Fryer delivers a crackly, well-browned crust with a soft, slightly tangy interior from the starter. This compact loaf is ideal when you want fresh bread without turning on the oven, perfect alongside soups, for toast at breakfast, or as a cozy dinner side.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Sourdough Loaf Baked in the Air Fryer
  1. 1

    Combine bread flour, spelt flour, sourdough starter, oil, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer.

  2. 2

    Start kneading with the dough hook.

  3. 3

    Add water until the ingredients come together and start to form a cohesive dough; you may not need all the water.

  4. 4

    Knead on low speed for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Shape the dough into a ball.

  6. 6

    Place it in an air fryer-safe baking dish.

  7. 7

    Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise until doubled in size, 5 hours to overnight.

  8. 8

    Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  9. 9

    Remove the plastic wrap and score the loaf.

  10. 10

    Place the baking dish in the air fryer and cook until the loaf is browned, about 20 minutes.

  11. 11

    An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 190 degrees F (88 degrees C).

  12. 12

    Let the loaf cool before slicing.