Baking Therapy: Sourdough Bread

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🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious, while all-purpose flour is often cheaper.

Mix sourdough starter with warm water in a large bowl.

Add flour, yeast, and salt to the mixture and stir until combined.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a proofing basket.

Allow the dough to proof for several hours before baking.

Preheat the oven to 425-450 degrees Fahrenheit with a baking stone inside.

Transfer the dough onto the baking stone and score the top.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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