Sourdough Bread

Here's how:

• 1

  Dissolve the yeast in the water. Add the remaining ingredients, except for the salt. 

• 2

  Mix on low for 2 minutes and on high for 7 minutes. Add the salt and mix on high for another 2 minutes. 

• 3

  Scrape the sticky dough into an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rise for 60 minutes. 

• 4

  Fold the dough and let it rise for another 90 minutes. 

• 5

  Carefully scrape the dough onto a floured surface and divide it into two portions. Gently shape the loaves and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them rise for about 30–40 minutes. 

• 6

  Preheat the oven to 275 °C, place the loaves inside, and reduce the heat to 225 °C. Bake for about 20–25 minutes.