No-knead sourdough bread

No-knead sourdough bread with six sets of folds, a 10–12 hour cold rise and a golden crust. Classic method and Thermomix TM6/TM7.

Prep time: 30 minCook time: 45–55 minChilling time: Rising: 10–12 h in the fridge, after the foldsServings: 1 loaf
No-knead sourdough bread
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Classic method

Ingredients

  • 520 g bread flour
  • 380 ml cold water
  • 120 g active sourdough starter
  • 13 g salt

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How to make it

  1. Mix the flour, cold water, active starter and salt until no dry flour is left. Do not knead. Cover the bowl and leave the dough for 30 minutes.
Thermomix adaptation TM6/TM7

Adapted for the Thermomix: the appliance mixes the ingredients; the folds, rising and baking happen outside it.

Ingredients

  • 520 g bread flour
  • 380 ml cold water
  • 120 g active sourdough starter
  • 13 g salt

How to make it

  1. Mix the cold water and active starter in the mixing bowl: 20 sec / speed 3, without heating.
  2. Add the flour and salt, then mix 30 sec / speed 4. Do not use Dough mode: this bread is made without kneading.
  3. Transfer the dough to a large bowl. Cover it and leave it for 30 minutes.
  4. Do the 6 sets of folds by hand, 40 minutes apart. After the last set, leave it for about 60 more minutes, then shape it.
  5. Leave it to rise in the fridge for 10–12 hours, then bake it in the oven following the classic steps: 25 min at 260°C with the lid on and 20–30 min at 200°C without the lid.

Estimated nutritional values*

Per serving: 1 porție din 1

Energy
approx. 1830 kcal
Protein
approx. 47,3 g
Carbohydrates
approx. 382,2 g
Fat
approx. 7,3 g

To calculate nutritional values per 100 g, you need to weigh the baked loaf. We do not assume a final weight.

Source: Recipe shared in the conversation of 26 October 2026. The Thermomix steps are a După gust adaptation.

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