Hi Bold Bakers! Did you deal with the first wave of self-isolation last March by taking care of a sourdough starter? Maybe you even followed my Sourdough Starter Guide! Maybe a whole door of sourdough was opened to you: Sourdough Pizza Crust, Sourdough Focaccia, or simply Sourdough Bread for Beginners! (If you accidentally forgot to feed your starter, revisit my starter guide, or go to your local bakery and ask for some of their starter! Many bakeries will be happy to give you a start.) Already have an account? If you still have your starter alive and thriving, you have to try my Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread recipe! It’s bubbly, chewy, sour, and everything you could ask for in a good sourdough loaf. There’s nothing better than a fresh loaf of bread cooking away in your oven, especially if it’s made from scratch from your own starter! Want to level up your sourdough baking? Check out the internet’s MOST detailed and thorough Sourdough Q&A that myself and my team of sourdough experts created with hundreds of your questions and answers that we have received.
What Is Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread?
Whole wheat sourdough bread is like classic sourdough bread, with a crispy, crunchy crust and a bubbly, chewy inside. The difference is the addition of fine whole wheat flour. Whole wheat flour is a good source of fiber, protein, and a number of vitamins and minerals.
What You Need To Make Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread
A fed/active sourdough starter Measuring cups and spoons Mixing bowls Cling wrap Kitchen towel Baking tray
How To Make Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread
Sourdough bread will need a number of hours to rise properly, so I recommend making the dough the night before and letting it proof overnight, so keep timing in mind! Here is how you make the perfect whole wheat sourdough bread (and don’t forget to get the full recipe with measurements, on the page down below):
Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread
I made this bread with my 1-year-old starter, affectionally named Breddie Vedder, after Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder. Click here to learn how to make your own starter. New to bread making and want some tips? Check out my 7 Common Breadmaking Mistakes! Nervous about making sourdough? Check out my video on How to Make Perfectly Crust Sourdough. Does your dough seem a little too dry? Add more water to make it form into a ball. This isn’t uncommon! Everyone’s flour is different and absorbs liquids differently. Freezer hack: Slice your loaf and place it into a bag in the freezer. This way, you can take out however many slices you want at a time. This dough is versatile, so feel free to add in nuts, seeds, and dried fruit!
How Do I Store Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread?
You can keep leftover whole wheat sourdough bread at room temperature for up to 3 days. It will keep longer in the freezer, but be sure to follow my freezer hack above!
Make More Sourdough Recipes!
Sourdough Starter Guide Sourdough Pizza Sourdough Focaccia Sourdough Bread For Beginners
And don’t forget to buy my Bigger Bolder Baking Cookbook! Full (and printable) recipe below!
