Classic Artisan Sourdough

The Sourdough Project's original recipe. Detailed step by step instructions!

This is a step-by-step guide to creating your own delicious sourdough. While there are a number of stages, each step is clearly listed, and you will be guided through the process to make two classic artisan sourdough loaves.

Ingredients

Levain

  • 40g Starter (100% w/w hydration)
  • 100g Flour (50% Wholegrain Rye / 50% Organic Plain AP)
  • 100g Filtered Water (room temp or up to 30°C for faster rise)

Dough

  • 950g Bakers ("Strong") Flour
  • 50g Wholemeal (or Rye) flour
  • 700g Filtered water (warm, at about 35-40°C)
  • 20g Salt (fine, non-iodised)
  • 150g Levain (from step 1)

This recipe is already saved, customise ingredients to make it your own and save as a new recipe.

Step-by-Step Instructions

🔍 Checking login status...

Select a step from the timeline to see its details.