Description
A delightful combination of honey and walnuts in a traditional sourdough bread, evoking warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 grams sourdough starter (1/2 cup)
- 100 grams honey (scant 1/3 cup)
- 330 grams water (1 1/4 cups + 2 Tablespoons)
- 500 grams bread flour (3 1/2 cups)
- 12 grams salt (2 teaspoons)
- 90 grams walnuts (3/4 cup)
- 4 grams cinnamon (2 teaspoons)
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, honey, and water. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the bread flour and salt into the mixture. Use a spatula or your hands to bring everything together until no dry flour remains.
- Incorporate the walnuts and cinnamon into the dough, mixing until uniformly distributed.
- Knead the dough by hand or with a mixer for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for about 30 minutes.
- Stretch and fold: Over the next two hours, perform a series of stretches and folds every 30 minutes.
- Continue with bulk fermentation: Allow the dough to rise at room temperature until it has doubled in size, usually 4 to 6 hours.
- Pre-shape the dough by gently turning it out onto a lightly floured surface and shaping it into a round ball. Let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Final shape: Flip the dough seam-side up and shape it into your choice of a round or batard, tucking the edges underneath for a taut surface.
- Cold proof: Transfer the shaped dough into a well-floured proofing basket. Cover it and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
- Score the dough: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). When ready to bake, carefully transfer the dough onto a baking surface and score the top with a sharp blade.
- Bake: Place the dough in the preheated oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Notes
Use fresh flour for the best results. Keep an eye on dough temperature for optimal fermentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg