This recipe offers a simple way to make delicious sourdough bread using a bread machine, perfect for overnight preparation.
In a large bowl, mix the starter ingredients: water, bread flour, sugar, and yeast.
Ensure the water is lukewarm to activate the yeast effectively.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit in a warm place overnight.
Place the bowl in an area free from drafts to maintain a consistent temperature.
The next day, pour the starter into the bread machine pan.
Ensure the bread machine pan is clean and dry before adding the starter.
Add the remaining ingredients to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
Check your bread machine manual for the correct order of ingredients.
Select the appropriate cycle for sourdough bread and start the machine.
Monitor the dough during the initial mixing to ensure proper consistency.
Once the cycle is complete, remove the bread from the machine and let it cool before slicing.
Allow the bread to cool completely to make slicing easier and prevent it from becoming gummy.
