einkorn sourdough bread

A delicious rustic sourdough einkorn bread recipe that uses a natural sourdough starter. The ancient grain einkorn creates an amazing depth of flavor. This is real bread with real flavor.

Sourdough Einkorn Bread

(180 grams) sourdough starter (see notes)

(600 grams) all-purpose einkorn flour

(12 grams) salt

This recipe is based on a 100% hydration...

This recipe is based on a 100% hydration starter. Make sure the starter has been fed and is fully ripe or at it's peak when you use it. Make sure you have enough starter to use in this recipe and still have enough left over to continue maintaining.

Combine all the ingredients in the bowl and...

Combine all the ingredients in the bowl and stir until it is a chunky, loosely combined dough.

Let the dough rest for 10 to 15...

Let the dough rest for 10 to 15 minutes then fold it in half 3 or 4 times. Repeat another 10 to 15 minute rest and fold it again 3 to 4 times. You don't have to knead einkorn because the gluten in einkorn will not strengthen with kneading but the resting and folding process will help strengthen the dough. At this stage, it will be wet and sticky. Don’t add more flour or your finished bread will be dense and heavy. If you get your hands wet, the dough won't stick as easily. 

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let...

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 3 to 6 hours (see notes) or in the refrigerator overnight. (A longer proof time in the fridge will give the bread a more tangy, sourdough flavor.)

Turn the dough out onto a work surface...

Turn the dough out onto a work surface and form it into a round ball. (See notes)

Place the ball of dough into a proofing...

Place the ball of dough into a proofing basket or any container that is the shape that you want your bread to be shaped. (See notes)

Let the dough rise again a second time...

Let the dough rise again a second time in the fridge overnight for 10 to 15 hours. Don't let it double in size like traditional bread, it should only rise by 50% to 75%.

Pre-heat the oven to 450°F. When the oven...

Pre-heat the oven to 450°F. When the oven is hot, tip the loaf of bread into a Dutch oven or onto a baking sheet. Make a slash in the loaf with a sharp knife. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes. (If you use a Dutch oven, place the lid on for the first 30 minutes of the baking time. Remove the lid from the Dutch oven after 30 minutes and continue baking until done.)

Learn how to make einkorn sourdough bread with this simple, no-knead recipe. It&#039;s the easiest way to make sourdough bread with all-purpose einkorn flour. With this recipe you can mix the dough and bake the bread on the same day!

Einkorn Sourdough Bread

sourdough starter

all-purpose einkorn flour

water

sea salt

12 hours before you plan to mix the dough, add the ingredients to make 1 cup (200 g) of active sourdough starter to a clean jar: 25g sourdough starter, 100g einkorn all-purpose flour and 100g water. Stir until combined, loosely cover the jar and let the starter rise at room temperature. (The ingredients will create a total of 225 g active starter but, because some of it will stick to the sides of the jar during the transfer, we are making a little more than needed.) The sourdough starter is ready to use when it has doubled in size and there are plenty of bubbles on the surface and sides of the jar.

Feed your sourdough starter

Mix the dough ingredients. Add the 200g active sourdough starter, 540g all-purpose einkorn flour, 300g water and 10g salt to a large mixing bowl. Use a dough whisk or an off-set spatula to mix the ingredients together until there are no dry bits left in the bowl. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 1 hour.

Fold the dough. Use a bowl scraper to turn the dough out onto a floured work surface. Flour the top of the dough and use your fingers to gently press it out into a rectangular shape.Starting with one side of the dough, lift it up and fold it toward the center of the dough. If the dough is sticking to the work surface, use the bench scraper to help it release. Repeat this on all four sides of the dough and place the dough back into the bowl. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 15 minutes. Repeat the folding process one more time.

First rise. Place the dough back into the bowl and cover. Allow the dough to rise at room temperature for 3-4 hours or until it has risen by 20-30%.

Shape the dough. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Pull the sides of the dough into the middle, working all the way around the outside and then flip the dough over. Use your hands to cup the dough around the bottom near the work surface and turn it so that the dough forms a taut ball.

Second rise. Place the dough, seam-side up in to a floured banneton or one lined with a clean tea towel. Cover the dough and allow to rise at room temperature. Set a timer for 30 minutes.When the timer goes off, turn on the oven to preheat to 500°F (260 °C) with the dutch oven inside. Set a timer for 1 hour and allow the oven to preheat for the final hour of the second rise. (The dough will rise for a total of 1 hour and 30 minutes.)

Score the dough. Remove the dutch oven and set on top of your stove. Turn the dough out onto a piece of parchment paper. Score the top of the dough with a razor or sharp knife no deeper than 1/4&quot;. Use the parchment paper like a sling to transfer the dough to the dutch oven. Cover with the lid and place it back into the oven. Turn the oven down to 450°F (232 °C)

Bake for 40 minutes with the lid on. Remove the lid and check to see if the crust is dark enough to your liking. If it is, remove it and let cool. If not, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes uncovered.

Cool. Allow the bread to cool for 2 hours before slicing.

Make the dough

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Learn how to make einkorn sourdough bread with this simple, no-knead recipe. Only four ingredients - all-purpose einkorn flour, salt, water and a sourdough starter are all you need for healthy, naturally-leavened bread. With this recipe you can mix the dough and bake the bread on the same day!

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