Naturally-Leavened Cold-Proof Artisan-Style White Sourdough Bread

Naturally-Leavened Cold-Proof Artisan-Style White Sourdough Bread

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I lurk a lot on Reddit, specifically the Breadit subreddit. Although I don’t post a lot of content (at least not yet anyway), I like to see what other bakers are doing with their bread and what techniques work best for different people.

Something that caught my eye recently was blistered crust.

Seriously, the blisters are almost pornographic whenever someone shares their latest bake. The photos make me drool, and I get the itch to mix some flour, starter, salt, and water together.

With many of my recipes, however, blistered crust was a happy accident and not a consistent feature. Many Reddit users recommended a long, cold proof to achieve a blistered crust, but no one seemed to agree just how long of a proof one needed to get the best results.

So this week I set out to achieve the ultimate blistered crust with a simple, straightforward artisan loaf with white bread flour. I think I nailed it.

sourdough discard lemon poppy seed bread

Sourdough Discard Poppy Seed Lemon Quick Bread

Want to use up some sourdough starter? Craving something sweet and summery? Try this lemon poppy seed bread. It's a dessert bread that comes together in just over an hour.

sourdough discard cinnamon quick bread

Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Quick Bread

I love making bread, but some days I'd rather spend more time eating bread and less time making bread. On those days, I make Cinnamon Quick Bread and use up my sourdough starter.

honey wheat and rye sourdough sandwich bread

Honey Wheat and Rye Sourdough Sandwich Bread

Ready for a fun flavor experience? Honey Wheat and Rye Sourdough Sandwich bread combines the sweetness of honey, the tang of sourdough, and the earthy undertones of whole wheat and rye.

White and Wheat and Rye Artisan Sourdough Bread on Cutting Board

White, Wheat, and Rye Sourdough Bread

Ready for a fun new artisan sourdough? This blend of white and wheat and rye makes for a tasty and flavorful loaf. Perfect for turkey or tuna sandwiches.

maple oat sourdough sandwich bread on cutting board with bread knife and cup of oats

Sourdough Maple Oat Sandwich Bread

I love maple oat sourdough sandwich bread. It has all the tangy flavor of traditional sourdough bread, but it balances it with the homey sweetness of maple syrup.

white n wheat sourdough artisan bread on cutting board

White ‘N’ Wheat Artisan Sourdough Bread

White 'N' Wheat sourdough offers the perfect blend of whole wheat's flavor with white flour's workability. Try this recipe if you want a fun baking challenge.