If sourdough ever felt intimidating… welcome home.
This video teaches you how to make real, artisan-quality sourdough using ONLY cups and teaspoons — no scale, no hydration math, no complicated formulas. Just clean, simple, step-by-step sourdough anyone can make. Whether you’re totally new to bread making or you’ve been scared off by measurements in grams, this is the version made for real people in real kitchens.
I’m walking you through the entire process visually — mixing, resting, stretch & folds, bulk fermentation, shaping, proofing, scoring, and baking — while showing exactly what every stage should look and feel like. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is my dough too wet? Did it rise enough? Am I doing this right?” — you’ll see it clearly here.
This community is all about clean eating, home cooking, and confidence in the kitchen, and I’m glad you’re here. If this is your first sourdough loaf, you belong here. If you’re leveling up your homemade bread game, you belong here too. We keep it simple, supportive, and stress-free.
SOURDOUGH RECIPE (Beginner-Friendly)
Ingredients:• 3½ cups all-purpose or bread flour• 1½ cups water (room temp)• 1 cup active sourdough starter (bubbly)• 1½ teaspoons salt
⭐ STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS (Plain English)
1️⃣ Mix the Dough
Add flour, water, starter, and salt to a bowl. Mix until a sticky, shaggy dough forms.(Dough sticking to your fingers is normal — it means you’re doing it right.)
2️⃣ Rest (Autolyse)
Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.This helps gluten form naturally.
3️⃣ Stretch & Folds
Grab the dough from one side, stretch it up, fold it over.Rotate the bowl and do this 3–4 times.This strengthens the dough without kneading.
4️⃣ Bulk Fermentation
Let the dough rise until doubled, puffy, and bubbly (4–6 hours depending on temperature).It should jiggle like a marshmallow when you shake the bowl.
5️⃣ Pre-Shape
Turn dough onto the counter and gently form a loose ball. Rest for 10–15 minutes.
6️⃣ Final Shape
Tighten the dough by pulling it toward you to build surface tension.You want a smooth, round, taut dough ball.
7️⃣ Proof
Place dough into a floured bowl/banneton. Cover and proof until a gentle poke springs back slowly.
8️⃣ Score & Bake
Preheat oven + Dutch oven to 450°FScore the top (simple line is perfect).Bake 20 minutes covered + 20–25 minutes uncovered until deep golden and hollow-sounding.
9️⃣ Slice, Enjoy & Feel Proud
You made real sourdough with cups only — no scale required.
⭐ WHY THIS METHOD WORKS
This recipe uses consistent, visual cues instead of gram-based measurements.You’ll learn sourdough the way home bakers have for generations — by recognizing texture, feel, and rise. This method removes stress and builds confidence while still giving you artisan-quality results.
⭐ WHO THIS VIDEO IS FOR
• Beginners wanting an easy sourdough recipe• Home cooks who don’t own a scale• Anyone overwhelmed by hydration percentages• Families learning to cook clean, healthy bread• Busy people who still want something homemade• Anyone who wants delicious sourdough without overthinking
If that’s you — you’re in the right place.
⭐ TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT NEXT
Drop a comment and let me know what you want to conquer next:bagels, pizza dough, brioche, dinner rolls, or gluten-friendly breads?Your ideas shape this channel.
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