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Easy Sourdough Bread

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
140 min
SERVINGS
16 servings
Easy Sourdough Bread
Ingredients
  • 3 (6 ounce) containers plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed, divided
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • cold water as needed
Instructions
1
Begin by warming the yogurt in a microwave-safe container or on the stovetop until it reaches a comfortable temperature.
2
Combine yeast with warm water and blend until fully incorporated. Then, combine this mixture with the yogurt, 2 cups of flour, sugar, oil, and salt. Mix until a smooth consistency is achieved. Gradually add more flour as needed to make the dough manageable and easy to work with.
3
Transfer the dough onto a lightly dusted surface and knead until it becomes smooth and pliable. Place the dough in a greased bowl and allow it to rise until it has doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
4
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each one into a loaf. Lightly brush the surface of each loaf with cold water, then use a sharp knife to make 3 diagonal cuts across the top of each loaf.
5
Allow the loaves to rise once more until they have doubled in size again, roughly 25 minutes.
6
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Brush the loaves with cold water again before placing them in the oven to bake until they produce a hollow sound when tapped, typically taking 30-35 minutes and requiring two water brushings during the baking process.