Sourdough Bread (New & Improved Recipe) | Food Wishes

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This new and improved sourdough bread recipe and technique took over a year to develop, but it was more than worth the time and effort, since I think this is the best tasting sourdough I’ve ever had. This sourdough features a lovely open crumb encased by a crisp, gorgeous crust. This video maybe my longest ever, but I wanted you to see all the steps in real time. Enjoy!

While the recipe and ingredient amounts are different, I want to give a special thank you to Maurizio Leo from The Perfect Loaf, since I used a lot of his techniques in this production. If you’ve not seen his sourdough demos, I highly recommend you check them out!

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All Comments (21)
  • @vanvanvanyvan
    Hello chef john been watching you since 2013, working now as a cook on the ship i learned a lot from you 💯 take care always chef ❤️
  • @cherrybombcoffee
    Ive watched many sourdough videos, and that was probably the quickest most confident score ever. Nice loaf, man.
  • @Waffles783
    Call me absolutely insane but I'd watch the full 27 hour uncut version. Put it on when I start, keep the video playing the background for the next day, and Chef John becomes my timer and I do everything exactly as he does? Perfect.
  • @boggybunny8338
    I swear! Everytime I'm struggling with a recipe or preparing to make one, Chef John comes in clutch! 🤣
  • @tmaris
    Watching you for 10 years now and this is the first video that I saw with my 5 year old son. He thought you were making pizza! Thank you for all the things that you've taught me!
  • I appreciate your not fast forwarding through the steps — it helps to see how the dough changes! ❤️
  • @iKampfer
    Wow, this is the longest Food Wishes video recipe yet! Nearly 20 minutes. Someone add that to the Food Wishes trivia game!
  • @MertKleebach
    In a very dark time in my life I literally only fell asleep to your voice john. I also cooked a lot in that time, thank you for both
  • @doommaria
    I almost cried when you took the finished bread out. It was that beautiful.
  • @joeyhardin1288
    I make your sour dough bread once a week and have shared your videos a hundred times, as I will with this one. Thank you!
  • @philipp594
    So hyped .... want more technique focused videos from the Chef John ...
  • @louisaleroux5610
    That is the most beautiful 'pain au lavain' I've ever seen. Love you. Hugs from France
  • @nir_aviv
    Love you too, Chef John! I watched the entire thing even though I can't eat gluten :) I started watching your videos years ago, and you taught me how to cook basically from scratch. Ever since, I've been the Uncle Ben of having to watch every one until the end.
  • There is something satisfying to the soul about making your own bread . For me it is equal to meditation.
  • @veecee3669
    Chef John, believe me, it's no hardship watching you take all the steps to make a stunning (yes, stunning) loaf of sourdough bread. Who knew it would be so relaxing watching you fold dough?
  • @a.k.2894
    Ive switched to only baking sourdough from yeast bread about 2 months ago. Never buying store bread again. Thank you for another great recipe.
  • @coolcanoechic
    Hi Chef John! Finally! 😂. I like your steps. The tri-folds are nice. I learned from King Arthur baking school, a different method. I’m definitely going to try this method. It has more folds and I also like the wheat flour because it adds more flavor. The ice cube trick is a keeper. If I learn anything from this, add ice cubes! Your video tutorial is perfect. Nice job. Yes. It always takes two days. It’s worth it. We love you too! ❤
  • @hans_____
    Baking sourdough is one of my favorite hobbies. I convert most recipes with wheat to sourdough. Lately I've been making sourdough pasta which is incredibly easy now that I have an attachment to my kitchenaid mixer. I have to stop myself from making it everyday lol.
  • @Akforgetmenot
    I was “gifted” two sourdough starters, or maybe cursed with two starters. I have had some success, definitely more failures.😅 You have explained every step! Awesome video!!! Not too long!!!
  • This might be the first time I've ever seen someone 'cop a feel' on a proofing sourdough loaf.