Frisian Sourdough Bread (Fryske Sûd-Dou Brea)

Fryske Sûd-Dou Brea, or Frisian Sourdough Bread, is a traditional bread from the Frisian cuisine. This sourdough bread is known for its tangy flavor and chewy texture, making it a perfect accompaniment to soups, stews, and sandwiches.

Frisian Sourdough Bread (Fryske Sûd-Dou Brea)

Ingredients

  • 500g bread flour
  • 350g water
  • 150g active sourdough starter
  • 10g salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the bread flour and water until a shaggy dough forms. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Add the sourdough starter and salt to the dough. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
  3. Cover the bowl and let the dough ferment at room temperature for 4 hours, folding the dough every hour.
  4. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a floured banneton or bowl. Let it rise at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate overnight.
  5. Preheat the oven to 230°C. Score the top of the loaf and bake for 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
  6. Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
5 hours
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
5g
Fat
1g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Banneton or bowl for proofing Baking stone or sheet

Tools

Bread lame or sharp knife for scoring Parchment paper

Serving suggestions

Serve the Fryske Sûd-Dou Brea with a spread of butter or alongside a hearty soup for a comforting meal.

Tips & tricks

For a more pronounced sourdough flavor, extend the fermentation time or increase the amount of sourdough starter used in the recipe.

Cost

$5