Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Pink Sourdough Bread
- Feed 50g of your active sourdough starter with 50g of warm water and 50g of flour. Let it sit until bubbly.
- Combine 175g of warm water, 75g starter, and 5g salt in a large bowl. Stir until salt dissolves, then add 250g of bread flour to form a shaggy dough.
- In a separate bowl, mix 175g warm water, 75g starter, 10g dragon fruit powder, and 5g salt until dissolved. Gradually add 250g of bread flour, stirring until shaggy.
- Cover both bowls and let them rest for 30 minutes. Perform stretch and folds every 30 minutes for a total of three sets.
- After three sets, let both doughs rise at room temperature for about 4 hours until doubled.
- Flatten both doughs, layer one on top of the other, and shape them into a log. Rest for 20-30 minutes.
- Shape the log into a round or oval loaf, and place it in a floured proofing basket seam side up.
- For the final rise, refrigerate overnight for 8-12 hours or leave at room temperature until it passes the poke test.
- Preheat your Dutch oven to 450°F (232°C) to create a steamy environment for baking.
- Score the top of the dough, place it in the Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for 10 more minutes.
- Transfer the bread to a cooling rack and let it cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, use a scale to measure ingredients accurately. Allow adequate resting and rising time for optimal flavor and texture.
