Check out my new ebook, No-Nonsense Sourdough! grantbakes.com/no-nonsense-sourdough. You'll find 18 creative sourdough recipes with no unnecessary steps and no complicated terminology. Get your copy today!
Vad ca ai simplificat mult tehnica de preparare a painii. Fara autoliza,ai pus faina direct in amestecul de apa,sare si starter. Nu faci framantare ,doar 2-3 SF,nu laminare,nu coil folds! Si in plus,lasi banetonul descoperit in frigider! Care e explicatia? Chiar sunt inutile manevrele de care am pomenit?12:52
@@anighioc6008 Există multe moduri diferite de a face pâine. Această metodă funcționează pentru mine și este foarte ușoară, așa că asta fac. Dacă cineva dorește să folosească o metodă mai complicată, este în regulă pentru mine, dar diferența este foarte minimă.
@@GrantBakes cert este ca voi incerca si metoda asta,de ce complicat cand se poate mai simplu?! Acu' depinde si ce rezultat obtii! Am vazut pe alte postari pe care le ai, ca ai folosit si metodele "clasice"!
wow. where have you been all this time. no useless music, fancy editing, or babbling. just a straight solid walkthrough. incredible results too. +1 sub
@@GrantBakes why didn't you used stone milled whole wheat flour in the start instead of just Bread flour..?? Sourdough Bread is actually made of whole wheat flour for ages. Bread flour is actually an industrialized name.. isn't it..??
@@gandharaorganicfoods people usually try to feed their starters what they’ve always been fed. I have 2 A whole grain dark rye/whole grain wheat combo. And a white sourdough that was made from grapes in 2010. It’s always been fed high protein organic unbleached bread flour only.
Well done. I have my materials ordered and just waiting for my proofing basket and slicing tool. Your video didn’t waste our time talking about WHY it’s called sourdough, or who invented it, or where your cat sleeps during the day. You delivered the directions clearly, articulately, and in a timely manner. All amounts were clearly presented and your filming was perfect. More You Tubers need to watch your filming and narration so that a 12 minute tutorial doesn’t turn into a thirty tour if their house, yard, and history. I’m excited to give sourdough bread a try. THANK YOU. WELL DONE!!! YOU deserve a raise.
This recipe has been my base for the last year. I started to make it every Sunday and each time I got better and better. Thanks so much for this recipe and the thorough content. Couldn't have gotten here without you.
Complete and total sourdough newbie here (though experienced baker), literally got my starter, got it happy, and followed this tutorial and really wish I could share a picture here because it is perfect. Big ear, perfect chewy inside, lovely crust. You sir are an amazing teacher!
@@ProducersInk ?? I commented after I'd had a great result following Grant's video. So yes, made my own (and make it weekly) with this method and it works flawlessly every time. (With the exception that my starter is clearly VERY active because if I have to cut down the proving times or I WILL overprove the loaf.
Finally, a how to video for sourdough bread that is straight to the point. No extra talking, no using separate different kinds of flour for the dough. No adding alternatives on what you can also do, just straight to the point! I finally understand how to make sourdough bread. Thanks so much! Your video is gold!
I have been watching dozens of bread videos trying to get the feel for sourdough baking. IMO, Grant's video is by far the best. His delivery is great. He shows, describes and provides the timing for every step of the way. The result is a beautiful looking loaf. His sourdough starter video is also the best I have found; clear and concise. I now have the confidence to create my own masterpiece. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Ditto. Been working up the courage to try sour dough again, every attempt has failed. This cannot have been explained simpler. I suspect the strength of my starter is my issue but willing to try your way again.
Unfortunately the recipe doesn’t account for the possible variations , flour type, temp, etc. this is a nice white loaf but white bread is boring and the least healthy of the bunch.
This video is absolutely the best way to make sourdough bread. I have studied just about every sourdough recipe on line and although many are satisfactory, none compare to the simplicity that yours does. Most recipes want you to go through so many ridiculous steps. Many want you to waste time with autolysing and various other things that make sourdough a chore rather than an enjoyable experience. Thank you Grant for this video and keeping it simple.
I have been watching ‘starting sourdough’ videos for WEEKS and THIS ONE finally makes sense! I followed along a different one last week for my very first loaf and got a subpar loaf but by just watching this one I can see all the things that the last “step-by-step” video left out and I can just tell that my next one is going to work out perfectly when I follow this recipe tutorial tomorrow morning!!!!! Thank you for this!
Things I love about this method: no wasting/discarding of starter No autolyse (I can never mix the salt through evenly) Lovely hydration level combined with the right amount of messing about with it during bulk fermentation, meaning end loaf is light in structure but still able to hold melted cheese/honey (for example)! The huge holes of higher hydrations just render the bread practically useless for us! Thank you, Grant - I look forward to switching to this method ...
I have looked at SO MANY videos about making sourdough bread and this one beats them ALL!! I recommend Grant Bakes to all my friends and relatives that are into sourdough bread making! I love how every step of the way is shown here. I always keep my iPad close by and refer to the video while making my bread. Thanks so much Grant!
this video is so easy for this 70 year old grandmother to follow. Thank you for taking the time to do this I will bake mine in the morning. but everything went well since I could follow the video
I have tried to make the sourdough bread for a few months, after 20kg of flour I finally come across your video and this morning, my dream bread has finally come true! Thank you so much to explain some many beginner mistakes, it has explained so much I was struggling in the past. Really appreciate
I just took the first loaf of bread made with your starter recipe and bread dough instructions out of the oven. Incredibly clear step by step instructions and, to my surprise, everything turned out just the way it was supposed to. My beautiful loaf is cooling down now and I can't wait to taste it!
Thank you for explaining every step of the bread making process so clearly. FINALLY, I got a delicious and awesome looking loaf of sourdough bread. This is now my no-fail recipe. A keeper!
yes, same here, it worked! my first time, i can't believe it! even with my starter not being terribly "floaty", it turned out! wife and daughter are very happy as well... thanks Grant!
Grant bakes is my go to recipe . Thank you for making it easy to follow & bake a sourdough. I had attended sourdough live classes, but did not give me courage to attempt making a boule. Now I so happy I make so often.
I had made bread a few years ago, it just seemed really difficult. So I abandoned it as a hobby. Recently I bought a starter on etsy found your videos...and now I have been making bread like it is going out of style. I bought your e-book for additional goodies. Love it. Thank you!
Omg! This is by far the best tutorial ever. I finally got that oven spring and ear on my bread. Perfection!! Your recipe is key, it’s not too wet and gave great results. 👏🏾👏🏾
I've watched many sourdough tutorials with millions of views and yours is easily my favourite. So concise, to the point, and friendly for beginners. Can't wait to try this - I'll come back and leave another comment when I do!
I had a ROUGH weekend with sourdough. I made my starter 10 days ago, it seems strong, it doubles in a few hours and had beautiful bubbles and smells amazing. The first day I think it was too cold in my house and the recipe I was following never allowed the first rise so nothing ever really happened. The second day, I thought because it was so cold we would warm up the house so it was about 82 but the dough after 9 hours or so was almost liquid. I am desperate to make sourdough, so your recipe and detailed instructions are going to be my next try. I thought I could start the first rise tonight and let it work overnight but now that I am reading your instructions, that isn't going to happen. So I will feed my started good tonight and begin super early tomorrow morning. I am praying this recipe is as easy as you show.
THANK YOU!!! 🙏 finally a video that is straight forward and no darn Mumbo Jumbo talk!!! After about 20 videos I finally found urs and I’m bout to put into oven now!!!! I was ready to give up so THANK You and ur voice is great for speaking .. that’s a blessing to u and US! ☺️🤣
I've watched MANY videos and this is by far the best one - it's detailed yet straight to the point. How this does not have over million videos is beyond me. Well done!! Will be trying my first sourdough using your recipe and directions.
You're amazing Grant. Thanks for excellent content. I'm making sourdough, my first one, from my own starter today for my 86 year old mom! ❤ Pete in Florida
I was making mediocre loaves until this video. Followed everything EXACTLY and even jumped over to your scoring video, and hot damn, finally made the perfect loaf, with the perfect rise, and the perfect ear. Thank you! This is my official no fail “go to” recipe for sourdough.
I grew my own starter beginning in May 2021. I've been experimenting with sourdough bread ever since. I've been baking for decades, but never sourdough. This was the biggest baking challenge I've had since I began baking as a young woman in the 1960's ... LOL. I got good at making a sourdough bread in a loaf pan following a recipe/method with a gal I found here on UA-cam. I wanted to make one in a cast iron pot, where it goes into a basket and overnight in the fridge. Hubby wanted one with a chewy texture. I wasn't having much success with my first 2 round loaves. I over proofed the first one and it was not edible. The second one was edible, but was still dense / heavy and a little doughy. We ate it toasted good and brown, but it did have a good flavor. Then I found this video with Grant Bakes. Today I was successful!! Baked my loaf this morning and had it with dinner. Beautiful spring and delicious!! A big "Thank You" to Grant Bakes!!! YEAH!
So far the best video I've watched people don't realize how important it is for everyone to watch Step by Step so far I've had two bad batches hoping this will help me great job young man
Thank you for this. My breads were okay but not rising as much or as airy as they could be. Watching your dough prep and shaping I finally got it and had my best loaves yet, thank you!
Ok WOW.. I struggled with my starter at first thinking it was ready to bake and my first loaf of bread tasted good but it was dense and did not rise that much. I focused on my starter for a week. Once I got my starter 3x in height I knew it was ready. So I followed this recipe and oh boy, I got 1 1/8” higher than my previous loaf, 3 1/2” at the center. It is a beautiful thing I feel so proud of myself!!! I hated buying bread at the store with the 50 ingredients, now I can bake my own!!! Thank you so much!
Thank you Grant! I followed this recipe yesterday and baked it this morning and got great oven spring and the best crumb I’ve ever had! I’ll be making this again very soon!! ❤️
Thanks! I've made your basic sourdough and your sandwich loaf recipes (with great success), and it's been a blast following your calm, clear instructional videos. Keep up the baking and teaching!
I’ve used this recipe for sourdough bread 🥖 so much in the past 6 weeks I now know how to make it by heart. I made starter for several of my friends and shared my favorite sourdough recipes with them to try starting out. Thanks for the recipes and tips.
I don't like to comment a lot. But this video deserves one. I this recipe a shoot and this was the best bread I ever made. This is the best, non bullshit, video I have every seen. The steps are clear and the explanation are on point. I would and will recommend this video to anyone starting making bread.
The BEST Sourdough making video I’ve seen so far - and I’ve watched a LOT 😂 Thanks for a very informative and easy to follow video for us newbie Sourdough makers! ❤
Thank you for this recipes and video. I've made a few sourdough loaves but yours has by far been the best! I didn't overnight proof, I just let rise for about 3 hours before baking and it was perfect! Best oven spring I've had by far of any recipe I've tried. This is going to be a go to recipe for me!!
Thank you for a clear and straightforward video, really picked up on some of the subtle things you were doing as I continue to troubleshoot. Your shaping technique was particularly helpful - thanks again!
Glad it was helpful! When I discovered that same shaping technique, that's when I decided to make my first video. It was so helpful for me that I thought I would share it.
I’ve made this recipe twice and I love it. So easy to follow, works perfectly & the resulting loaves of bread were beautiful, delicious, and very much in demand by my family. I can’t wait to try the rest of your recipes. Thank you for posting a video & printed recipe that is perfect for someone who is just starting on her sourdough journey!
Thanks so much for this. I only use this method now, and the results are consistently excellent. Only problem is, friends and family like it too much and hover around on baking days! Lol
This has given me a perfect loaf every time even though I'm a complete beginner! It's given me the confidence to try new things since I know I can bake a gorgeous loaf now whenever I want. Thank you for setting me up to succeed on my first try ❤
I started sourdough baking in April 2021, using various UA-cam tutorials. This formula and method is the one that has resulted in real improvement for me. I'm so happy with my weekly boule and batard and their pretty decent oven spring and ears. 🤩Thank you Grant Bakes!
I have tried other web-videos for successful sourdough bread. Totally frustrated for the last three years, I almost gave up trying; then, I stumbled across Grant's user-friendly method. I figured nothing ventured, nothing gained. The first loaf was a stunning success! Then, the proof is in the second trial: does it repeat? YES! I probably did not work it quite the same for development of the skin; but success breeds confidence! This recipe/system really works. THANKS!!
Love how you’ve presented and explained this, a great tutorial and help. One question, I’ve gone through the process but my dough at the shaping stage is VERY sticky to touch let alone shape. Suggestions/ideas/comment welcome!
Thanks! I'm glad you find the tutorial helpful. It's going to be somewhat of a sticky dough no matter what, but if you're dough is looking very different than mine at shaping time, then you could try giving the dough more sets of stretch and folds during the bulk fermentation period. I recommend 3 sets, but you could try 5 sets. It will help build more gluten development in the dough and should be easier to shape. Also having flour on the table really helps me when I'm working with stickier doughs. But if you're finding it's still too sticky, consider lowering the water in the recipe. Maybe 275 grams instead of 300. This will lower the hydration of the dough and make it easier to handle. It will still be great 👍🏻
Over a month ago I started my first starter. Well, 17 days and it didn’t become active. Two recipes and many extra days later I found your fixing a starter video. So I started my fourth starter recipe with your recipe, and finally, success! The starter stayed on track with what it was supposed to do and this morning I pulled my first loaf of bread out of the oven. It’s beautiful. Thank you for all the information. You have been so helpful!!!
I made the perfect bread with this recipe!! Wish I had found Grant months ago. It is soft on the inside and crusty on the outside. Four of us for dinner ate the whole loaf!!!! It is my to go to recipe always. Thank you...just wish I could post a pic of it!
This video is part of my "Getting Started with Sourdough" playlist. You can watch the whole playlist here! - ua-cam.com/play/PLrV8Fdw7nBhWOdtcPrg8JlF2OL4iXcK_W.html
Beautifull bread and great ear! Thanks for sharing. One question: after having the dough at the fridge overnight do you temper it before entering it into the oven or there’s no problem with the previous temperatura? Thank you
@@mardm8840 I put it straight into the oven right out of the fridge. With a loaf this small I haven't had any problems with the internal temperature being too cold. Thanks for the comment!
I just can't thank you enough for this video, Grant. After so many videos I finally am getting better by using your techniques. I wish I could show you. 😊😊
Got my first ear today after following your recipe+directions! I jumped up and down in my kitchen like a 5-year-old when I took the lid off and saw the ear! 🎉 thanks a bunch!
Dear Grant … or should I say “Saint Grant “… ha ha …thank you so much for your excellent explanation and recipe for sour dough bread. I looked at a few other recipes but yours is the best! The step by step detailed instructions are so precise and helpful….I bet I have watched it 20 times and finally got stretch and folds rather than kneading. Thank you for taking the time ….. you have made many folks happy…….
Thank you SO much for the easy, well-explained process. You make it feel a little more Do-able! The other videos scare me to death. Love how you have a no fuss, too chatty (and even speed things along) video.Thank You!!
Grant! You saved my sourdough journey which I was about to discard with all my sourdough discard! Thank you for this great, easy to follow, calming video and all your recipes! Much gratitude to you, your gift of baking and teaching🙏🏽
Thank you thank you thank you! First timer here and your video was so easy and great to follow! About to put in the basket over night and I am super excited !!!
Hey Grant thanks for the great video on making great sourdough bread. Simple easy to follow and to the point (no side stories about mother or grandma) I have made white, wholemeal and focacia breads excellent. Thank you for opening a new world. Just cotta keep the weight down now . John Kinsey Caerphilly South Wales UK
I came back here to say this is the only recipe I follow. My breads are delicious and family approved! I doubled the recipe and I’m gifting to friends!! I put my starter this morning in the oven with light on, in 3 hours it doubled. Wow!!
This is the video I’ve been looking for. So straight to the point. No fluff. Made making my first sourdough loaf easy and enjoyable!!! Thank youuuuu!!! ❤
As a first time sourdough maker I was relieved to find such straight forward instructions, and for a first loaf it came out beautifully! Thank you! Confident the second I am baking now will be even better.
What I love about your videos is the explanation of why you are doing something and what it happening with the dough. I've had hit and miss efforts in the past and am only now starting to figure out about the surface tension of the dough etc etc... it is really disheartening to see how the bread should look, but mine then isn't that way at all... now that the mystery is starting to disappear i'm motivated and keen to get cracking again... thanks dude...
Tried this recipe for my first try at sourdough. Thanks so much. My loaf came out perfectly! I had been in a state of analysis/paralysis not being able to commit to a recipe and consuming too much info. Glad I came upon this video!
Thank you again for sharing these steps...I have been following your steps now for several months. Today I baked a jalapeño / cheddar cheese loaf. It turned out so good and flavorful. A few weeks ago I baked a chocolate chip load...mmmmm good!
OMG I finally got the loaf I wanted! Height, shape, crumb. Your videos helped me with my flat starter so I just bought your ebook out of gratitude and with anticipation. My first real success after 2 months attempts. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for sharing. My husband loves anything sourdough and I want to surprise him with some homemade bread when he comes home from work. This video was very detailed and informative. I even watched the 2 minutes ads so you can get paid as a token of my appreciation.
Been going Loopy here in ( The Land Down Under) Watched so many videos n getting confused,,,,, finally Here you are, Straight forward, no wasting time. I loveeeee it
I bake sourdough for about 6 years now, helped many friends in this endeavor, your method is almost the same as mine, learned new tension tips. I added it to my tips playlist. Thanks!
Dude!!! I have had several fails and with this simple instructions, I got a beautiful Loaf. I did have to put my dough after the last folding in a bowl in a bowl of warm water for it to get to your condition before putting it in fridge. I also after taking it out of fridge, let it sit a bit in a warm environment because my bread wasn't as full as yours but with those minor things it turned out so wonderful. Thank you for these instructions!!
I've been baking sourdough for a couple months and have seen many videos, some good and did learn from them. Watching you now for a couple of weeks and officially doing prep day today and bake day tomorrow with your guidance. Super easy and informative learning from you Grant, thank you.
I am so glad I came across your channel. I am a starter on making home bake sourdough bread. Thank you so much for sharing your method. Greetings from the BayArea. Following now.
Check out my new ebook, No-Nonsense Sourdough! grantbakes.com/no-nonsense-sourdough. You'll find 18 creative sourdough recipes with no unnecessary steps and no complicated terminology. Get your copy today!
What if I need it to go beyond the 5 hrs? Like to 6 and a half?
Vad ca ai simplificat mult tehnica de preparare a painii. Fara autoliza,ai pus faina direct in amestecul de apa,sare si starter. Nu faci framantare ,doar 2-3 SF,nu laminare,nu coil folds! Si in plus,lasi banetonul descoperit in frigider! Care e explicatia? Chiar sunt inutile manevrele de care am pomenit?12:52
@@anighioc6008 Există multe moduri diferite de a face pâine. Această metodă funcționează pentru mine și este foarte ușoară, așa că asta fac. Dacă cineva dorește să folosească o metodă mai complicată, este în regulă pentru mine, dar diferența este foarte minimă.
@@GrantBakes cert este ca voi incerca si metoda asta,de ce complicat cand se poate mai simplu?! Acu' depinde si ce rezultat obtii! Am vazut pe alte postari pe care le ai, ca ai folosit si metodele "clasice"!
Hvz:v😊😊z@@mariedeiter514
wow. where have you been all this time. no useless music, fancy editing, or babbling. just a straight solid walkthrough. incredible results too. +1 sub
Thanks for subscribing!
Annnnd another sub for these reasons!
Why can’t all sourdough videos be as easy to follow as this one? As a new baker this will be my go to recipe 👍
You rock, Steven Percy 👏🏻
@@GrantBakes why didn't you used stone milled whole wheat flour in the start instead of just Bread flour..?? Sourdough Bread is actually made of whole wheat flour for ages. Bread flour is actually an industrialized name.. isn't it..??
@@gandharaorganicfoods people usually try to feed their starters what they’ve always been fed.
I have 2
A whole grain dark rye/whole grain wheat combo.
And a white sourdough that was made from grapes in 2010. It’s always been fed high protein organic unbleached bread flour only.
Me too!
Most agreed
Well done. I have my materials ordered and just waiting for my proofing basket and slicing tool.
Your video didn’t waste our time talking about WHY it’s called sourdough, or who invented it, or where your cat sleeps during the day. You delivered the directions clearly, articulately, and in a timely manner. All amounts were clearly presented and your filming was perfect. More You Tubers need to watch your filming and narration so that a 12 minute tutorial doesn’t turn into a thirty tour if their house, yard, and history.
I’m excited to give sourdough bread a try.
THANK YOU. WELL DONE!!!
YOU deserve a raise.
This is easily the best sourdough video ive seen, everyone tries to be so flashy
The most simple and complete video, I have had migraines watching others.
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Absolutely agree. The other complicated ones are usually don’t by women 😂
This recipe has been my base for the last year. I started to make it every Sunday and each time I got better and better. Thanks so much for this recipe and the thorough content. Couldn't have gotten here without you.
This FINALLY cleared things up on this sourdough confusion!!! You have no idea how much this helped!!!!
I'm so glad! Thanks for watching.
Complete and total sourdough newbie here (though experienced baker), literally got my starter, got it happy, and followed this tutorial and really wish I could share a picture here because it is perfect. Big ear, perfect chewy inside, lovely crust. You sir are an amazing teacher!
Thank you so much! What a great testimonial. I appreciate it 😊
Rev, did you ever get to make your own after seeing this? Just curious how it went. I start my first tomorrow.
@@ProducersInk ?? I commented after I'd had a great result following Grant's video. So yes, made my own (and make it weekly) with this method and it works flawlessly every time. (With the exception that my starter is clearly VERY active because if I have to cut down the proving times or I WILL overprove the loaf.
Finally, a how to video for sourdough bread that is straight to the point. No extra talking, no using separate different kinds of flour for the dough. No adding alternatives on what you can also do, just straight to the point! I finally understand how to make sourdough bread. Thanks so much! Your video is gold!
I have been watching dozens of bread videos trying to get the feel for sourdough baking. IMO, Grant's video is by far the best. His delivery is great. He shows, describes and provides the timing for every step of the way. The result is a beautiful looking loaf. His sourdough starter video is also the best I have found; clear and concise. I now have the confidence to create my own masterpiece. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I'm so glad you find the videos helpful! Stick around for more to come 😄
Ditto. Been working up the courage to try sour dough again, every attempt has failed. This cannot have been explained simpler. I suspect the strength of my starter is my issue but willing to try your way again.
Unfortunately the recipe doesn’t account for the possible variations , flour type, temp, etc. this is a nice white loaf but white bread is boring and the least healthy of the bunch.
Took the words right out of my mouth.
Great video. This is my weekend “Everest”, now conceivably shrunk down to foothill.
I need to know more about feeding the starter.
Anna garland
This video is absolutely the best way to make sourdough bread. I have studied just about every sourdough recipe on line and although many are satisfactory, none compare to the simplicity that yours does. Most recipes want you to go through so many ridiculous steps. Many want you to waste time with autolysing and various other things that make sourdough a chore rather than an enjoyable experience. Thank you Grant for this video and keeping it simple.
I have been watching ‘starting sourdough’ videos for WEEKS and THIS ONE finally makes sense! I followed along a different one last week for my very first loaf and got a subpar loaf but by just watching this one I can see all the things that the last “step-by-step” video left out and I can just tell that my next one is going to work out perfectly when I follow this recipe tutorial tomorrow morning!!!!! Thank you for this!
Things I love about this method:
no wasting/discarding of starter
No autolyse (I can never mix the salt through evenly)
Lovely hydration level combined with the right amount of messing about with it during bulk fermentation, meaning end loaf is light in structure but still able to hold melted cheese/honey (for example)! The huge holes of higher hydrations just render the bread practically useless for us!
Thank you, Grant - I look forward to switching to this method ...
Thanks, Amita!
He does the autolyse except he refers to it as bulk fermentation
Straight to the point no lectures, just good simple advice, yes & no background noise called music ! Than-you.
I have looked at SO MANY videos about making sourdough bread and this one beats them ALL!! I recommend Grant Bakes to all my friends and relatives that are into sourdough bread making! I love how every step of the way is shown here. I always keep my iPad close by and refer to the video while making my bread. Thanks so much Grant!
Thanks, Diana!
this video is so easy for this 70 year old grandmother to follow. Thank you for taking the time to do this I will bake mine in the morning. but everything went well since I could follow the video
That's awesome, Tandy! Thanks so much for following my video.
Well it worked beautifully! I am on my second loaf now!
I have tried to make the sourdough bread for a few months, after 20kg of flour I finally come across your video and this morning, my dream bread has finally come true! Thank you so much to explain some many beginner mistakes, it has explained so much I was struggling in the past. Really appreciate
I just took the first loaf of bread made with your starter recipe and bread dough instructions out of the oven. Incredibly clear step by step instructions and, to my surprise, everything turned out just the way it was supposed to. My beautiful loaf is cooling down now and I can't wait to taste it!
Thank you for explaining every step of the bread making process so clearly. FINALLY, I got a delicious and awesome looking loaf of sourdough bread. This is now my no-fail recipe. A keeper!
Thanks so much!
Indeed, finally! Well said!
yes, same here, it worked! my first time, i can't believe it! even with my starter not being terribly "floaty", it turned out! wife and daughter are very happy as well... thanks Grant!
Grant bakes is my go to recipe . Thank you for making it easy to follow & bake a sourdough. I had attended sourdough live classes, but did not give me courage to attempt making a boule. Now I so happy I make so often.
I had made bread a few years ago, it just seemed really difficult. So I abandoned it as a hobby. Recently I bought a starter on etsy found your videos...and now I have been making bread like it is going out of style. I bought your e-book for additional goodies. Love it. Thank you!
Thanks for following along and getting the ebook. You rock!
I just started baking sourdough and was feeling daunted but this calm and steady video has really helped calm my process!! Thanks so much.
looks so simple compared to other videos I have watched. Thank you
Omg! This is by far the best tutorial ever. I finally got that oven spring and ear on my bread. Perfection!! Your recipe is key, it’s not too wet and gave great results. 👏🏾👏🏾
Thanks so much!
Thank you for helping me bake the best sourdough bread I've ever made. 😊
I've watched many sourdough tutorials with millions of views and yours is easily my favourite. So concise, to the point, and friendly for beginners. Can't wait to try this - I'll come back and leave another comment when I do!
WOW! Thanks for those kind words. Definitely let me know how it goes for you.
@@GrantBakes I agree, very well done 👍
I had a ROUGH weekend with sourdough. I made my starter 10 days ago, it seems strong, it doubles in a few hours and had beautiful bubbles and smells amazing. The first day I think it was too cold in my house and the recipe I was following never allowed the first rise so nothing ever really happened. The second day, I thought because it was so cold we would warm up the house so it was about 82 but the dough after 9 hours or so was almost liquid. I am desperate to make sourdough, so your recipe and detailed instructions are going to be my next try. I thought I could start the first rise tonight and let it work overnight but now that I am reading your instructions, that isn't going to happen. So I will feed my started good tonight and begin super early tomorrow morning. I am praying this recipe is as easy as you show.
Had one failed attempt with another recipe. Tried this and it turned out awesome. They instructions are very detailed.
Thanks for the comment! Glad it worked out 🥳
Probably the easiest sourdough video I’ve watched !
This is absolutely brilliant! It's scientific! Extremely well documented, concise and easily reproducible. You deserve a medal!
Thank you!
THANK YOU!!! 🙏 finally a video that is straight forward and no darn Mumbo Jumbo talk!!! After about 20 videos I finally found urs and I’m bout to put into oven now!!!! I was ready to give up so THANK You and ur voice is great for speaking .. that’s a blessing to u and US! ☺️🤣
I've watched MANY videos and this is by far the best one - it's detailed yet straight to the point. How this does not have over million videos is beyond me. Well done!! Will be trying my first sourdough using your recipe and directions.
Thank you SO much for your very kind comment. I have more videos coming out almost weekly, and many more to come! Thanks for watching.
Totally agree with Amy, clear and unfussy. Thanks.
You're amazing Grant. Thanks for excellent content. I'm making sourdough, my first one, from my own starter today for my 86 year old mom! ❤ Pete in Florida
Thank you for your lovely and simple demonstration, very inspiring.
Fabulous instructions. I’m new and I found my way watching people like you. Really appreciate this.
excellent, straightforward and clear instructions, well done Grant
Thanks 👍 Glad you enjoyed it!
I was making mediocre loaves until this video. Followed everything EXACTLY and even jumped over to your scoring video, and hot damn, finally made the perfect loaf, with the perfect rise, and the perfect ear. Thank you! This is my official no fail “go to” recipe for sourdough.
I grew my own starter beginning in May 2021. I've been experimenting with sourdough bread ever since. I've been baking for decades, but never sourdough. This was the biggest baking challenge I've had since I began baking as a young woman in the 1960's ... LOL.
I got good at making a sourdough bread in a loaf pan following a recipe/method with a gal I found here on UA-cam. I wanted to make one in a cast iron pot, where it goes into a basket and overnight in the fridge. Hubby wanted one with a chewy texture. I wasn't having much success with my first 2 round loaves. I over proofed the first one and it was not edible. The second one was edible, but was still dense / heavy and a little doughy. We ate it toasted good and brown, but it did have a good flavor. Then I found this video with Grant Bakes. Today I was successful!! Baked my loaf this morning and had it with dinner. Beautiful spring and delicious!! A big "Thank You" to Grant Bakes!!! YEAH!
Yeah! Awesome! Great job.
I just made this … the instructions were easy and the outcome was incredible!
After 7 days, my starter was finally ready. My bread just came out of the oven!! It looks amazing! Thank you for this amazing step-by-step video
Great job! You're so welcome. I'm glad the bread turned out great. Keep up the baking! The starter can last you a lifetime.
So far the best video I've watched people don't realize how important it is for everyone to watch Step by Step so far I've had two bad batches hoping this will help me great job young man
Thank you for this. My breads were okay but not rising as much or as airy as they could be. Watching your dough prep and shaping I finally got it and had my best loaves yet, thank you!
Awesome. Thank you!
Ok WOW.. I struggled with my starter at first thinking it was ready to bake and my first loaf of bread tasted good but it was dense and did not rise that much. I focused on my starter for a week. Once I got my starter 3x in height I knew it was ready. So I followed this recipe and oh boy, I got 1 1/8” higher than my previous loaf, 3 1/2” at the center. It is a beautiful thing I feel so proud of myself!!! I hated buying bread at the store with the 50 ingredients, now I can bake my own!!! Thank you so much!
Yes! Congrats 🎉
Thank you Grant! I followed this recipe yesterday and baked it this morning and got great oven spring and the best crumb I’ve ever had! I’ll be making this again very soon!! ❤️
Yay! I love a good success story. Thanks for sharing ☺️ I'm glad it was great bread.
I’m new to sourdough baking, and this video helped me understand better!! I think I can do this! 😁
Thank you for a very easy to follow video with clear explanations on the whole sourdough baking process !! 👏
Thanks! I've made your basic sourdough and your sandwich loaf recipes (with great success), and it's been a blast following your calm, clear instructional videos. Keep up the baking and teaching!
Thank you!!!
I’ve used this recipe for sourdough bread 🥖 so much in the past 6 weeks I now know how to make it by heart. I made starter for several of my friends and shared my favorite sourdough recipes with them to try starting out. Thanks for the recipes and tips.
You're awesome. Thanks, Panda!
I want to be your friend! 😁🤗❤🥖🍞
I don't like to comment a lot. But this video deserves one.
I this recipe a shoot and this was the best bread I ever made. This is the best, non bullshit, video I have every seen. The steps are clear and the explanation are on point.
I would and will recommend this video to anyone starting making bread.
I just made sourdough using your receipe and I loved how it turned out! I'll be making it more often, thank you for sharing it and making it easy 😁
That's great! Thanks for making the recipe.
The BEST Sourdough making video I’ve seen so far - and I’ve watched a LOT 😂 Thanks for a very informative and easy to follow video for us newbie Sourdough makers! ❤
Thank you for this recipes and video. I've made a few sourdough loaves but yours has by far been the best! I didn't overnight proof, I just let rise for about 3 hours before baking and it was perfect! Best oven spring I've had by far of any recipe I've tried. This is going to be a go to recipe for me!!
Thanks, Lori!
This is my go-to every time! I’ve tried other methods over and over and this one is the best one I’ve seen! Thank you! 🙏🏼
Thank you for a clear and straightforward video, really picked up on some of the subtle things you were doing as I continue to troubleshoot. Your shaping technique was particularly helpful - thanks again!
Glad it was helpful! When I discovered that same shaping technique, that's when I decided to make my first video. It was so helpful for me that I thought I would share it.
Thanks, Grant. I love the simplicity and walk-through of the steps in all your videos.
I’ve made this recipe twice and I love it. So easy to follow, works perfectly & the resulting loaves of bread were beautiful, delicious, and very much in demand by my family. I can’t wait to try the rest of your recipes. Thank you for posting a video & printed recipe that is perfect for someone who is just starting on her sourdough journey!
Thanks for the high praise! Glad it worked out well for you. Keep it up!
This is a great video. I have made 3 sourdough loaves now using this instructional video. They have all turned out beautifully.
Thanks so much for this. I only use this method now, and the results are consistently excellent. Only problem is, friends and family like it too much and hover around on baking days! Lol
Awesome! Thanks, Joe:
This has given me a perfect loaf every time even though I'm a complete beginner!
It's given me the confidence to try new things since I know I can bake a gorgeous loaf now whenever I want.
Thank you for setting me up to succeed on my first try ❤
I started sourdough baking in April 2021, using various UA-cam tutorials. This formula and method is the one that has resulted in real improvement for me. I'm so happy with my weekly boule and batard and their pretty decent oven spring and ears. 🤩Thank you Grant Bakes!
I'm glad your enjoying your weekly sourdough bread! Thanks for the comment, Irma!
I have tried other web-videos for successful sourdough bread. Totally frustrated for the last three years, I almost gave up trying; then, I stumbled across Grant's user-friendly method. I figured nothing ventured, nothing gained. The first loaf was a stunning success! Then, the proof is in the second trial: does it repeat? YES! I probably did not work it quite the same for development of the skin; but success breeds confidence! This recipe/system really works. THANKS!!
Love how you’ve presented and explained this, a great tutorial and help.
One question, I’ve gone through the process but my dough at the shaping stage is VERY sticky to touch let alone shape.
Suggestions/ideas/comment welcome!
Thanks! I'm glad you find the tutorial helpful. It's going to be somewhat of a sticky dough no matter what, but if you're dough is looking very different than mine at shaping time, then you could try giving the dough more sets of stretch and folds during the bulk fermentation period. I recommend 3 sets, but you could try 5 sets. It will help build more gluten development in the dough and should be easier to shape.
Also having flour on the table really helps me when I'm working with stickier doughs.
But if you're finding it's still too sticky, consider lowering the water in the recipe. Maybe 275 grams instead of 300. This will lower the hydration of the dough and make it easier to handle. It will still be great 👍🏻
yes yes yes. what he said . it will come together but try to change only one thing at a time
Over a month ago I started my first starter. Well, 17 days and it didn’t become active. Two recipes and many extra days later I found your fixing a starter video. So I started my fourth starter recipe with your recipe, and finally, success! The starter stayed on track with what it was supposed to do and this morning I pulled my first loaf of bread out of the oven. It’s beautiful. Thank you for all the information. You have been so helpful!!!
Wow, amazing success story! Thanks for sharing that with me.
Straight forward, not too much bla bla bla. Nice👍🏻 Thank You:)
Thanks! Glad you liked the video.
Yes!! That’s the best part! A lot of people add a bunch of unnecessary words!
Lots of good sourdough instruction on YT but your vdo speaks to me best. Thank you🙏🏾
I made the perfect bread with this recipe!! Wish I had found Grant months ago. It is soft on the inside and crusty on the outside. Four of us for dinner ate the whole loaf!!!! It is my to go to recipe always. Thank you...just wish I could post a pic of it!
This video is part of my "Getting Started with Sourdough" playlist. You can watch the whole playlist here! - ua-cam.com/play/PLrV8Fdw7nBhWOdtcPrg8JlF2OL4iXcK_W.html
Beautifull bread and great ear! Thanks for sharing. One question: after having the dough at the fridge overnight do you temper it before entering it into the oven or there’s no problem with the previous temperatura? Thank you
@@mardm8840 I put it straight into the oven right out of the fridge. With a loaf this small I haven't had any problems with the internal temperature being too cold. Thanks for the comment!
@@GrantBakes Thank you! Keep posting great job!
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Hi, Grant Bakes. I saw others bulk fermentation which is called autolyse for at least 2 hours before 1st fold. Your dough no need to autolyse?
I just can't thank you enough for this video, Grant. After so many videos I finally am getting better by using your techniques. I wish I could show you. 😊😊
Got my first ear today after following your recipe+directions! I jumped up and down in my kitchen like a 5-year-old when I took the lid off and saw the ear! 🎉 thanks a bunch!
That seems to be a typical reaction to one's first ear. Congrats! 🥳 Hope it was delicious too.
You have changed my sourdough life. I’ve watched so many videos and read so many comments on FB groups but you made this happen for me. Grateful
I just published a NEW Medium Hydration Sourdough Bread recipe. Check out that video here: ua-cam.com/video/8ZTOwHbdkaE/v-deo.html
Thank you !
Thank u for sharing
Thanks. Your explanation is very clear and makes me think it's easy to bake my own bread!
@@lindaazuar2834 It is easy! Kind of haha
Dear Grant … or should I say “Saint Grant “… ha ha …thank you so much for your excellent explanation and recipe for sour dough bread. I looked at a few other recipes but yours is the best! The step by step detailed instructions are so precise and helpful….I bet I have watched it 20 times and finally got stretch and folds rather than kneading. Thank you for taking the time ….. you have made many folks happy…….
Thank you SO much for the easy, well-explained process. You make it feel a little more Do-able! The other videos scare me to death. Love how you have a no fuss, too chatty (and even speed things along) video.Thank You!!
I am brand new at baking sourdough, and a tad bit nervous but excited. I’m glad I found Mr. Yoder’s tutorial. Thank you sir.
Grant! You saved my sourdough journey which I was about to discard with all my sourdough discard! Thank you for this great, easy to follow, calming video and all your recipes! Much gratitude to you, your gift of baking and teaching🙏🏽
Thank you thank you thank you! First timer here and your video was so easy and great to follow! About to put in the basket over night and I am super excited !!!
Thanks!
Hey Grant thanks for the great video on making great sourdough bread. Simple easy to follow and to the point (no side stories about mother or grandma) I have made white, wholemeal and focacia breads excellent. Thank you for opening a new world. Just cotta keep the weight down now .
John Kinsey Caerphilly South Wales UK
I came back here to say this is the only recipe I follow. My breads are delicious and family approved! I doubled the recipe and I’m gifting to friends!! I put my starter this morning in the oven with light on, in 3 hours it doubled. Wow!!
Excellent step by step. Will keep this as my # 1 best tutorial.
Finally found you to help me! My starter is perfect, now onto baking my sourdough bread. Thank you for clear concise directions.
really clear and to-the-point instructions. Thank you.
This is the video I’ve been looking for. So straight to the point. No fluff. Made making my first sourdough loaf easy and enjoyable!!! Thank youuuuu!!! ❤
As a first time sourdough maker I was relieved to find such straight forward instructions, and for a first loaf it came out beautifully! Thank you! Confident the second I am baking now will be even better.
What I love about your videos is the explanation of why you are doing something and what it happening with the dough. I've had hit and miss efforts in the past and am only now starting to figure out about the surface tension of the dough etc etc... it is really disheartening to see how the bread should look, but mine then isn't that way at all... now that the mystery is starting to disappear i'm motivated and keen to get cracking again... thanks dude...
This video has given me new confidence as a first-timer sourdough maker. Just waiting for that darn SDS to finish fermenting! Thank you!
Tried this recipe for my first try at sourdough. Thanks so much. My loaf came out perfectly! I had been in a state of analysis/paralysis not being able to commit to a recipe and consuming too much info. Glad I came upon this video!
Thank you again for sharing these steps...I have been following your steps now for several months. Today I baked a jalapeño / cheddar cheese loaf. It turned out so good and flavorful. A few weeks ago I baked a chocolate chip load...mmmmm good!
I have looked at a LOT of sourdough recipes and this is is the one that I am going to use. Thank you for making it look less painful!
OMG I finally got the loaf I wanted! Height, shape, crumb. Your videos helped me with my flat starter so I just bought your ebook out of gratitude and with anticipation. My first real success after 2 months attempts. Thank you!!!
I loved this video! Just what you need to know and not confusing at all! Loved it, thank you
Thank you so much for sharing. My husband loves anything sourdough and I want to surprise him with some homemade bread when he comes home from work. This video was very detailed and informative. I even watched the 2 minutes ads so you can get paid as a token of my appreciation.
Thanks!!
Been going Loopy here in ( The Land Down Under) Watched so many videos n getting confused,,,,, finally Here you are, Straight forward, no wasting time. I loveeeee it
Go make bread, my Australian friend :)
Thank you Grant!! Your starter and sourdough recipes are awesome! My bread turned out perfect!! No more hockey pucks! Thank you, thank you!!
Newbie here and even though I have great instructions to follow, this is a great visual to have on hand that helps make sense. Thank you!!😊
I bake sourdough for about 6 years now, helped many friends in this endeavor, your method is almost the same as mine, learned new tension tips. I added it to my tips playlist. Thanks!
Thanks so much! Glad to hear that it was helpful even to a seasoned sourdough baker. Thanks for the comment.
@@GrantBakes how to make sourdough garlic bread with sourdough starter? I use to be able buy it with pieces of garlic in the bread!
Dude!!! I have had several fails and with this simple instructions, I got a beautiful Loaf. I did have to put my dough after the last folding in a bowl in a bowl of warm water for it to get to your condition before putting it in fridge. I also after taking it out of fridge, let it sit a bit in a warm environment because my bread wasn't as full as yours but with those minor things it turned out so wonderful. Thank you for these instructions!!
I've been baking sourdough for a couple months and have seen many videos, some good and did learn from them. Watching you now for a couple of weeks and officially doing prep day today and bake day tomorrow with your guidance. Super easy and informative learning from you Grant, thank you.
I am so glad I came across your channel. I am a starter on making home bake sourdough bread. Thank you so much for sharing your method. Greetings from the BayArea. Following now.
Hey Grant - Your video and instructions were great❤. My first loaf looks beautiful. Thank you! 😊
Im new to sourdough and your way was the only way that worked for me. It's been so frustrating. Thank you so much for this video ❤