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Mozzarella & Sun-Dried Tomato Sourdough Bread

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A delightful bread combining the rich flavors of mozzarella cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for sandwiches or dipping.

  • Total Time: 105 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

Ingredients

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  • 50 grams sourdough starter, doubled in size and bubbly
  • 500 grams bread flour
  • 350 grams water
  • 10 grams salt
  • 5 grams Italian Seasoning
  • 125 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded or cubed
  • 90 grams sun-dried julienne-cut tomatoes, chopped

Instructions

  1. Mix together the sourdough starter, water, bread flour, Italian seasoning, and salt until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. After 30 minutes, dampen your hand and perform a set of stretch and folds. Cover the dough and let it rest, repeating stretch and folds every 30 minutes if desired.
  3. On the second stretch and fold, add the mozzarella cheese and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
  4. Once the dough has risen 75% and has a domed top, shape it like an envelope and place it in a banneton basket or a floured bowl lined with a tea towel, cover it to keep the moisture in.
  5. Refrigerate the dough for about 8+ hours or up to 2 days.
  6. Preheat your Dutch oven in the oven at 450℉ (232℃).
  7. Flip the dough onto parchment paper and score it with a knife.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on, then remove the lid and bake for another 12-15 minutes until the desired crust darkness is achieved.
  9. Let cool on a cooling rack for at least 2 hours before cutting or enjoy it warm.

Notes

Ensure your sourdough starter is active. Don’t skip the stretch and fold process for better dough structure.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg