Whole Wheat Sourdough

Name: Whole Wheat Sourdough
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup active sourdough starter; 1 1/2 cups warm water; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 2 cups bread flour; 2 tsp salt

12 servings30 min prep45 min cookMedium

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Whole Wheat Sourdough

Story updated September 18, 2026

Combining whole wheat flour with wild-yeast fermentation reflects both ancient sourdough tradition and less-refined, whole-grain milling practices that predate industrial white flour, offering a denser, more rustic character than white sourdough loaves.

Ingredients

Scale:· 12 servings

1 cup active sourdough starter
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups bread flour
2 tsp salt

Instructions

1Whisk starter and water together, then stir in both flours and salt.
2Rest 30 minutes, then perform 4 stretch-and-folds over 2 hours.
3Bulk ferment 4-6 hours, until puffy.
4Shape into a round or batard, chill overnight in a proofing basket.
5Score and bake in a preheated Dutch oven at 450°F, covered 20 minutes then uncovered 20-25 minutes.

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