Ingredients
- Active Sourdough Starter: 100 grams
- Warm Water: 250 grams
- Bread Flour: 400 grams
- Whole Wheat Flour: 50 grams
- Maple Syrup: 50 grams
- Cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 10 grams
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the warm water and active sourdough starter. Mix until the starter is mostly dissolved.
- Step 2: Add the bread flour, whole wheat flour, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt to the bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
- Step 3: Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 30 minutes (autolyse). This allows the flour to fully hydrate.
- Step 4: After the autolyse, perform stretch and folds every 30-45 minutes for the next 2-3 hours. To do this, grab a portion of the dough, stretch it upwards, and fold it over the center. Rotate the bowl and repeat this process 4-5 times per round.
- Step 5: After the stretch and folds, let the dough bulk ferment at room temperature for an additional 4-6 hours, or until it has nearly doubled in size.
- Step 6: Gently shape the dough into a round or oval loaf. Place it in a well-floured banneton basket, seam-side up. Cover and refrigerate overnight (8-12 hours).
- Step 7: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside for at least 30 minutes.
- Step 8: Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Gently invert the loaf from the banneton basket into the Dutch oven. Score the top of the loaf with a sharp knife or lame.
- Step 9: Cover the Dutch oven and bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove the lid and bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is deeply golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 205-210°F (96-99°C).
- Step 10: Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- To keep your sourdough fresh, store it in a bread box or loosely wrapped in a cloth at room temperature.
- Revive a slightly stale loaf by lightly spritzing it with water and warming it in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-10 minutes.
- Enjoy this maple cinnamon sourdough toasted with a smear of butter and a sprinkle of sea salt for a delightful treat.
- For a more pronounced cinnamon flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom along with the cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American