Rustic Bread with Sourdough Discard
Rustic Bread with Sourdough Discard bakes up with a crackly, burnished crust and a tender, open crumb that carries a gentle tang from the starter. Using a Dutch oven concentrates steam for a lofty rise and glossy finish, giving bakery-style texture at home. Serve warm with butter alongside soups or salads, or slice for sandwiches when you want a hearty, flavorful loaf.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rustic Bread with Sourdough Discard, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 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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- 81
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, mix the water, starter discard, and yeast; whisk or swish with your fingers. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
- 2
In another bowl, combine 2 cups plus 4 teaspoons whole wheat flour with 2 cups plus 4 teaspoons bread flour; sprinkle this over the entire yeast mixture and sprinkle the salt on top of the flour. Mix well by hand until you can shape a ball. Cover the dough ball with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 3
Knead the dough on a floured surface until it forms a nice, tight ball; once you see the surface start to tear, stop kneading. Avoid adding too much flour as you knead; you should need only about 1 tablespoon or 2.
- 4
Line a bread basket with a kitchen towel and generously sprinkle 1/4 cup bread flour on the towel so the dough will not stick while rising. Place the dough in the basket with the bottom of the loaf facing up. Let it rise for 2 hours.
- 5
Place a Dutch oven in the oven and preheat to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
- 6
Turn the dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Use a very sharp knife to cut a shallow X across the surface.
- 7
Using hot pads, carefully take the Dutch oven out of the oven. Set it on the stovetop and remove the lid. Hold the parchment paper at the sides to lift the loaf and gently lower it into the Dutch oven. It is fine to bake the bread with the parchment paper, as it makes handling easier.
- 8
Cover the Dutch oven and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and continue baking until golden, about 20 minutes more. Remove from the oven and set on a wire cooling rack. Let the bread cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Calories 176.0 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 6.42 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 36.82 g 13%
- Total Fat 0.47 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 31.29 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 4.91 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 1.28 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 9.63 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.54 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 114.54 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.76 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
About This Recipe
Rustic Bread with Sourdough Discard is made with 6 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Salt, and Sourdough Starter. Each serving provides about 176.0 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rustic Bread with Sourdough Discard made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Salt, Sourdough Starter, Water. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rustic Bread with Sourdough Discard?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 176.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rustic Bread with Sourdough Discard easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Rustic Bread with Sourdough Discard healthy?
- Rustic Bread with Sourdough Discard has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 176.0 calories and 6.42 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It contains 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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