Ingredients
For the Dough:
3 cups bread flour
1 cup active sourdough starter
3/4 cup warm water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup beet puree or natural pink coloring
Optional:
Sesame seeds or herbs for topping
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix sourdough starter, water, and beet puree until combined.
2. Add flour and salt, mixing into a dough.
3. Knead until smooth and elastic.
4. Cover and let rise for 4–6 hours until doubled in size.
5. Shape dough into a loaf.
6. Let rise again for 1–2 hours.
7. Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
8. Score the top of the loaf.
9. Bake for 30–35 minutes until crust is golden and crisp.
10. Let cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use beet puree for natural color and subtle sweetness.
Allow enough fermentation time for best flavor.
Do not cut while hot to maintain texture.
Store in a bread bag or airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes + rising
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Artisan
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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