Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 1 package dry active yeast
- 1 tbsp. granulated sugar or honey
- 2 ½ tsp. salt
- 2 cups unbleached bread flour
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix on low speed until the ingredients are just combined, about 3 minutes. You can mix it by hand but it will take roughly 10 minutes to get the texture right.
Step 2
Cover the dough in a large bowl and let it rise for about 90 minutes, or until it doubles in size.
Step 3
Divide the dough in half and shape into two oval loaves and place on a parchment-lined or lightly oiled baking sheet.
Step 4
Cover and let rise again for about 1 hour. Near the end of the rising time, set the oven to preheat to 425 degrees F.
Step 5
Score the dough by slashing across the top to allow for expansion and bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until deeply golden brown. Place on a rack to cool.