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Multigrain Clover Honey Sourdough Bread

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  • Author: Amy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55–60 minutes
  • Total Time: 13–14 hours (includes fermentation)
  • Yield: 1 large loaf (10–12 slices)
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A hearty, rustic sourdough loaf enriched with multigrain texture and lightly sweetened with clover honey. Long fermentation develops deep flavor, while baking in a cloche or Dutch oven creates a crisp artisan crust and tender crumb.

Ingredients

1/2 cup boiling water

1/2 cup King Arthur Harvest Grains Blend

1 1/2 cups ripe (fed) sourdough starter

3 tablespoons clover honey

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

3 1/2 cups bread flour

2 1/2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  1. Combine the Harvest Grains Blend and boiling water in a small bowl; let soften for 15 minutes. Drain excess water if needed.
  2. In a large bowl, mix softened grains, sourdough starter, honey, whole wheat flour, bread flour, and salt to form a sticky dough.
  3. Beat with a stand mixer for 30–60 seconds or mix vigorously by hand until fully combined.
  4. Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl or 6-quart bucket. Cover and rise for 1 hour.
  5. After 1 hour, gently lift and fold the dough several times. Cover and rise another hour.
  6. Repeat the folding process after the third hour.
  7. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 8 hours or up to 48 hours.
  8. Turn dough onto a floured surface, shape into a ball, and rest seam-side up in a floured basket or on the counter for 2 hours.
  9. One hour before baking, preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with a cloche inside.
  10. Place the dough seam-side down into the hot cloche. Dust with flour and slash the top.
  11. Bake covered for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake 10–15 minutes more, until deep golden and at least 210°F (99°C) internally.
  12. Cool completely on a rack before slicing.

Notes

Add sunflower seeds or chopped nuts for extra crunch.

Swap some honey for maple syrup for deeper sweetness.

Mix in rolled oats or a bit of rye flour for a heartier loaf.

Sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds on top before slashing.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: Approx. 180
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 330mg
  • Fat: 1.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://amytasty.com/multigrain-clover-honey-sourdough-bread/