Welcome to Shana‘s whole wheat heart loaf, a loaf Shana made for Valentines Day but would be lovely any time of the year.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to show your loved ones how much you care than by baking them a homemade heart-shaped sourdough loaf? This recipe uses a whole wheat starter and a combination of whole wheat and white flour, making it a healthier alternative to traditional white bread. Not only is it delicious, using the heart shaped banneton adds the perfect touch for a special occasion.
Ingredients
- 350g water
- 100g whole wheat starter
- 200g whole wheat flour
- 300g white bread flour
- 10g salt
- 60g room temperature butter
Instructions
- Mix water and starter in a bowl
- Add in the flours, salt and butter
- Mix and cover, and let rest for 1 hour
- Do 25 -30 stretch and folds
- Cover and rest 30 minutes
- 6-8 stretch and folds
- Cover and rest 30 minutes
- 6-8 stretch and folds
- Cover and let prove till the dough has doubled in size (8-10 hours)
- Perform the in bowl shaping and place the dough in a rice floured banneton
- Cover and put in the fridge 6-10 hours
- Turn dough out onto parchment paper, score and put in a roaster.
- Cover and bake at 450 for 55 minutes.
- Bake with lid off 3 minutes at the end for extra color.
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