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Traveling from London, Bread Ahead has officially opened its permanent store at the Mall of the Emirates last month and we couldn’t be more excited. Known for their mouth-watering doughnuts, bread and other delicious delicacies, we asked their chefs to share their secret recipe for their sourdough bread just for you.
If you’ve ever tried making it, you know just how difficult it can be. Matthew Jones, the founder of Bread Ahead, shares that “sourdough is the pillar of Bread Ahead’s baking beliefs – an ancient method that is being brought back to the forefront of the baking industry.” Before the iconic bakery opens the door to the Bread Ahead School in Dubai, scroll down to learn how to make sourdough like a professional.
Ingredients
To make the starter (day 1)
● 50g good quality wholegrain rye flour
● 50g water
Additions to the starter (days 2-5)
● 50g flour
● 50g water
Final addition to the starter when you are ready to bake
● 100g flour
● 100g water
To make the sourdough
● 1kg strong white flour
● 700ml water
● 300ml of your starter
● 20g salt
Method
- To make the starter, add the whole grain flour and water to a bowl and mix together until smooth. Cover and leave on top of your fridge. Repeat the steps for day 1 on day 2, 3, 4 and 5. Your starter should be nice and lively with some bubbling and a slight alcoholic aroma. You can store your starter in the fridge now for up to 2 weeks, untouched.
- When you want to make your bread, simply take the starter out of the fridge and feed it with 100g flour and 100g water. Leave out at room temperature for 8 hours, then you are ready to get baking!
- To make a simple loaf of bread, gently mix all of the ingredients together, cover and place in the fridge for 8-24 hours. Bring out of the fridge and fold the dough. Leave for two hours.
- Shape the dough into a banneton (a proving bowl). For best results place in the fridge again for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours. Bring out of the fridge and leave to prove for 4 hours.
- Bake in a hot oven at 220 C for 30 mins. Take out and enjoy your first creation!
