Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread

Re-create fresh artisan sourdough bread to rival your local bakery--at home! This simple blend of whole-wheat flour, sourdough starter, sea salt and water produces bread with a tart, melt-in-your-mouth taste perfect for sopping up sauces, eating as toast or making into a sandwich.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup whole-wheat sourdough starter (8 ounces)
  • ½ cup water
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (2 ounces)
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole-wheat flour (2 ounces)
  • 3 1/3 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (1 pound, 3 ounces), plus more for dusting
  • 2 ¼ cups whole-wheat flour (12 ounces)
  • 2 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons warm water (85-90 degrees f)
  • 1 tablespoon salt