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Poinsettia Sourdough Loaf.

Poinsettia Sourdough Loaf

Angela Milnes
This Poinsettia Sourdough Loaf is not only a showstopper but also packed with delicious sourdough flavor! Perfect for the holidays, it’s a festive treat that’ll wow your guests and family alike.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rest Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Servings
Calories 1625 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1 /4 Cup Warm Water
  • ½ Cup Sourdough Starter
  • 1 ½ tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Instant Yeast
  • 1 tbsp. Oil
  • 3 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • Food Color Gel (Red, Green, Yellow)
  • White Food Coloring

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sourdough starter, sugar, salt, yeast, and oil. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve.
  • Gradually add one cup of flour at a time, stirring until the dough becomes sticky and starts to come together.
  • Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1-2 hours). Sprinkle a little flour on a flat surface and gently release the dough from the bowl without deflating it.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the dough to a sheet of parchment paper. If it deflates, allow it to rise again until doubles in size.
  • Mix food gel colors with white food coloring to brighten and adjust the shades. For shadowing, mix red, green, and yellow to create grey. Begin painting your loaf directly on the parchment paper.
  • Finish painting the dough with various colors, adding details to create a poinsettia design.
  • Use a sharp knife to score the dough if desired. Preheat the Dutch oven for 5 minutes, then place the parchment and loaf into the preheated Dutch oven.
  • Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on. Remove the lid and bake for 10 more minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use Room Temperature Starter: Let your sourdough starter come to room temperature for better rise and flavor.
Don’t Skip the Rest Time – Be patient and let your dough rise fully for a light and fluffy loaf.
Add More Color for Boldness – Feel free to mix more colors if you want a brighter, eye-catching design.
Score for a Crispy Crust – Scoring the dough helps with oven spring and gives your loaf that beautiful bakery-style look.
Score for a Crispy Crust – Scoring the dough helps with oven spring and gives your loaf that beautiful bakery-style look.

Nutrition

Calories: 1625kcalCarbohydrates: 312gProtein: 44gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 2901mgPotassium: 449mgFiber: 12gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 18mg
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