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Cranberry Orange Sourdough Loaf

Servings: 1 loaf

Ingredients

  • 300 g orange juice
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 150 g active sourdough starter
  • 450 g organic all purpose flour
  • 10 g salt
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Combine orange juice, zest, and sourdough starter
  • Mix in flour and rest for 30 minutes to an hour (this is the autolyse)
  • Incorporate salt into the dough and rest for 15 minutes
  • Perform stretch and folds in 15-30 minute intervals for the next few hours until dough is elastic and very stretchy.
  • Let the dough rise for 2 hours or until doubled in size.
  • Laminate the dough with the cranberries and then shape. See my notes and tips above for lamination and shaping
  • Place dough in a banneton basket and store it in the fridge for 8-14 hours.
  • When you're ready to bake, preheat your oven and baker with lid at 500 degrees F for at least 30 minutes
  • Score and bake the loaf for 25 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until you achieve a golden crust.
  • Wait at least an hour before slicing for the best texture.