Description
A tangy and bright sourdough loaf with a refreshing lemon flavor.
Ingredients
- Sourdough starter (100% hydration): 100g
- All-purpose flour: 400g
- Bread flour: 100g
- Water: 350g, plus extra if needed
- Lemon zest: from 2 lemons
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 10g
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the starter, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Add the flours and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes (autolyse).
- Add the salt and knead for 5-7 minutes.
- Perform stretch and folds every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours.
- Bulk ferment for 6-8 hours at room temperature, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough into a round or oblong loaf.
- Place the loaf in a banneton basket (or bowl) lined with flour.
- Refrigerate for 12-18 hours.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven and place the loaf inside.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before slicing and enjoying.
Notes
- Adjust water based on your flour’s absorption.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more zest.
- Use a lame or sharp knife to score the loaf before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg