Bakery-Quality No-Knead Sourdough Loaf
Bakery-Quality No-Knead Sourdough Loaf features a crackly, blistered crust that gives way to an open, chewy crumb with gentle tang from the starter. Using just five pantry staples and a hands-off method, it develops deep flavor and texture with minimal effort. Serve warm with butter at dinner or slice for sandwiches and toast throughout the week.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bakery-Quality No-Knead Sourdough Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 76
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
In a very large bowl, mix the water and salt. Add the sourdough starter and whisk vigorously to mix and aerate; stir in 3 cups bread flour until smooth. Stir in the remaining 3 cups bread flour until the dough is fully mixed.
- 2
Cover the bowl and set it aside until the dough is bubbly and has increased in volume.
- 3
Using floured hands, turn the dough onto a well-floured work surface.
- 4
Turn the dough several times to coat it with flour. Return the dough to an oiled bowl and let it rest until doubled in size but not so risen that it collapses.
- 5
Preheat an oven-safe, lidded Dutch oven (at least 8 quarts) in a 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes.
- 6
Carefully remove the Dutch oven using oven mitts and sprinkle cornmeal on the bottom to keep the dough from sticking.
- 7
Gently roll the dough out of the oiled bowl and into the Dutch oven; replace the lid.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- 9
Remove the lid and continue baking until the crust is lightly browned, about 15 minutes more. Carefully tip the loaf onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Calories 280.95 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 9.63 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 57.06 g 21%
- Total Fat 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 60.35 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 3.81 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 2.56 g --
- Added Sugars 2.49 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 2.5 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 2.71 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 13.97 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.09 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Bakery Quality No Knead Sourdough Loaf is made with 5 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bread Flour, Cornmeal, Salt, and Sourdough Starter. Each serving provides about 280.95 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bakery-Quality No-Knead Sourdough Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Flour, Cornmeal, Salt, Sourdough Starter, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bakery-Quality No-Knead Sourdough Loaf?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 280.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bakery-Quality No-Knead Sourdough Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Bakery-Quality No-Knead Sourdough Loaf healthy?
- Bakery-Quality No-Knead Sourdough Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 280.95 calories and 9.63 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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