Golden Turmeric Sourdough Bread

🕒 Prep: 15 min
🔥 Cook: 45 min
🍽 Serves: 8
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Golden Turmeric Sourdough Bread is a delightful twist on the classic sourdough, blending the earthy warmth of turmeric with the tangy depth of sourdough. Perfect for any season, this bread is not only visually stunning with its golden hue but also packed with flavor and health benefits.

Ingredients for Golden Turmeric Sourdough Bread

Flour is the backbone of your bread, providing structure and texture. We use all-purpose flour for a balanced crumb.

Water hydrates the flour and activates the gluten, forming the dough's structure.

Sourdough starter is what gives your bread its signature tang and helps it rise. Make sure it's bubbly and active!

Turmeric adds a beautiful golden color and a hint of earthiness, plus it's known for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Salt enhances all the flavors and controls yeast fermentation.

Honey provides a subtle sweetness and helps achieve a golden crust.

Black pepper complements the turmeric with a bit of warmth and spice.

Olive oil adds moisture and a rich flavor to the loaf.

Tips & Tricks

  • Make sure your sourdough starter is at its peak activity for best results.
  • If you're new to sourdough, practice your stretch and fold technique — it’s key for a good rise.
  • A sharp blade or lame is essential for scoring, ensuring the loaf expands properly in the oven.

Serving Suggestions

This bread pairs beautifully with a hearty lentil soup or a simple olive oil and balsamic vinegar dip. It's also fantastic as a base for avocado toast topped with a sprinkle of chili flakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour?
Yes, but it will result in a denser loaf. You might need to adjust the water content slightly.
How can I tell if my sourdough starter is ready?
It should be bubbly and double in size within 4-6 hours after feeding.
What if I don't have a Dutch oven?
You can use any oven-safe pot with a lid, or place a baking sheet on top of your loaf to trap steam.

Golden Turmeric Sourdough Bread Recipe Walkthrough

Start by grabbing a large mixing bowl. Combine your flour, water, and sourdough starter in the bowl, stirring until you get a rough, shaggy dough. Don't worry about getting it smooth just yet.

Next, add in the turmeric, salt, honey, and black pepper. Mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated into the dough.

Let the dough rest for about 30 minutes. This is your chance to take a break and let the flour hydrate.

After resting, perform your first stretch and fold. With wet hands, gently pull up one side of the dough and fold it over to the other side. Do this from all four sides.

Repeat the stretch and fold every 30 minutes for a total of 4 times. This is crucial for developing the dough's structure without kneading.

Once stretching and folding are complete, cover the bowl and let the dough rise at room temperature until it has doubled in size, which usually takes about 4-6 hours.

Shaping time! Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, shape it into a round loaf, and place it in a floured proofing basket.

Allow the dough to proof in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 12 hours. This slow fermentation adds flavor and makes it more digestible.

When you're ready to bake, preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a Dutch oven inside. This ensures a nice burst of steam when you bake.

Carefully transfer the dough to the hot Dutch oven, score the top with a sharp knife, cover with the lid, and bake for 20 minutes.

Remove the lid and continue baking for another 20-25 minutes until the crust is a deep golden brown.

Finally, cool your masterpiece on a wire rack before slicing. This allows the interior to set properly.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Bold color and flavor that brighten up any meal.
  • Combines the gut health benefits of sourdough with anti-inflammatory turmeric.
  • Simple, no-knead method with minimal hands-on time.
  • Perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup sourdough starter
1 tbsp ground turmeric
2 tsp salt
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

Step-by-step Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, water, and sourdough starter. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
2. Add the turmeric, salt, honey, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
3. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes, then perform the first stretch and fold.
4. Repeat stretch and fold every 30 minutes for a total of 4 times.
5. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours or until doubled in size.
6. Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in a floured proofing basket.
7. Let it proof in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 12 hours.
8. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a Dutch oven inside to heat.
9. Carefully transfer the dough to the Dutch oven, score the top, and cover with the lid.
10. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
11. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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