Faux Sourdough Bread

[bakerjay]

Does anyone have a workable recipe for faux sourdough bread that comes close to matching the real stuff? I have tried those I find on the net, but none seem to work.

[Luvtokuk]

I'm new to the forum but I'll try to help answer your question. Assuming you use a sourdough starter: If you use a preferment, feed your starter and watch its development. When it reaches its maximum state of development and just begins to deflate, mix it into your recipe. However, hold the amount of preferment to not more than 25% of your total mix and once the dough is ready for its first fermentation step, let it rest in the refrigerator for 18 - 24 hours before shaping the loaf. Covered, of course. Then, once the loaf is shaped, cover it again and allow it to rest in the refrigerator until you can press on it with your finger and the impression you leave recovers about half way back, but not all the way, to the surface.
Your should be properly proofed and your sourdough should be more lively in flavor.

[Kitchen Witch]

There are many recipes out there - here’s a couple that I have - if needed - I have more:

Faux Sour Dough Bread (ABM)

1 pkg. active dry yeast
2 1/2 c bread flour
1 T. dark molasses
1 c sour cream
1 t. salt
1 t. lemon juice
4 t. warm water

All ingredients but the water should be at room temperature before starting. Add ingredients to the pan in the order listed. Select "White Bread". Press "Start". Yields 1 Loaf


2/3 cup warm water
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Place all ingredients in bread pan, according to manufacturer's directions. Select basic setting, light crust. Do not use time-delay setting.


1/2 cup plain yogurt
2/3 cup water
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp butter melted
3 1/4 cups bread flour
1 Tbsp sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tsp yeast

Bread machine (dough Mode). Remove and baste with egg. Bake 30 minutes at 375.