Overnight Slow-Rise Sourdough Loaf
Overnight Slow-Rise Sourdough Loaf bakes up with a gentle tang and a tender, open crumb wrapped in a shiny, well-browned crust. The long, cool fermentation develops nuanced flavor and a supple texture that’s perfect for toast, sandwiches, or a rustic dinner side. Serve warm with butter or alongside soups and salads when you want bakery-style bread at home.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Overnight Slow-Rise Sourdough Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, combine 2 cups flour, water, sourdough starter, 3 tablespoons butter, sugar, and salt; mix into a stiff dough. Beat for a few minutes with a wooden spoon or an electric mixer; the dough should be quite moist and sticky.
- 2
Place the dough in a large, oiled bowl and turn it to coat all sides. Cover the bowl with a clean towel. Leave to ferment at room temperature for 8 hours to overnight.
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface; knead for at least 10 minutes, adding the remaining 1/2 cup flour or more as needed. The dough should be very smooth and elastic when finished.
- 4
Grease a loaf pan with 1 teaspoon butter. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan. Cover with a clean towel and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in volume, 4 to 12 hours depending on temperature.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 6
Brush the top of the loaf with beaten egg. Using a sharp knife, cut a 1/4-inch lengthwise slash down the center.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads at least 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
- 8
Turn the loaf out onto a wire rack; cool completely before slicing.
- Calories 204.1 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 4.81 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 29.57 g 11%
- Total Fat 6.61 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 3.49 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 41.01 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 40.93 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.92 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.89 g --
- Added Sugars 1.25 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 5.77 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 27.78 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 7.92 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Overnight Slow Rise Sourdough Loaf is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Cooking Oil, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 204.1 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Overnight Slow-Rise Sourdough Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Cooking Oil, Eggs, Sea Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Overnight Slow-Rise Sourdough Loaf?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 204.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Overnight Slow-Rise Sourdough Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Overnight Slow-Rise Sourdough Loaf healthy?
- Overnight Slow-Rise Sourdough Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 204.1 calories and 4.81 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.49 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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