Sourdough Braai Bread

Total Time: 50 minutes - 1 hour

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 - 40 minutes

Servings: 8 - 10 people

Suitable For: Accompanying any braai meal

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Homemade bread is always the best way to show your love and dedication to a gathering of family and friends. That’s why we’ve put together this easy-to-make sourdough braai bread recipe to use with any BBQ meal. Without a doubt, you’ll impress everyone!

Ingredients

4 cups white bread flour
¾ cup sourdough starter (either make your own or buy it ready-made)
3 cups of water
2 teaspoons of salt

Instructions

In a bowl mix the flour and salt together.
In a separate bowl mix the sourdough starter and water.
Then combine all in a medium bowl, until flour is fully incorporated.
Knead then cover with a cloth and leave in a warm place to rise (10 - 15 minutes)
Preheat your oven/gas braai to 180°. If you’re using charcoal braai, it should be prepped with medium coals.
Prep your pot by spraying it generously with non-stick spray.
Once the dough has risen, knead again and make fist-size balls. Place them tightly into your pot. But remember to leave room for them to rise while they bake.
Leave to rise again (15 - 20 minutes this time).
Place on the braai and close the lid.
Bake for 30 - 40 minutes, covering the pot for the first 20 minutes. Once the bread is golden brown with a crispy crust, it is ready. Use a toothpick to prick it in the middle if you want to be 100% sure. If it comes out clean, it’s done.

MEGAMASTER RECIPE TIPS

Tip 01

Make sure to spray the inside of your pot lid with non-stick spray too in case your bread rises dramatically.

Tip 02

Get creative and fill each bun with cheese, peppers, mushrooms, or even chocolate blocks (as a dessert option).

Tip 03

Wet dough will help produce lots of air pockets in your bread, but is much harder to work with. A dryer dough will make a slightly denser, less airy loaf, but it will be easier to work with.