Easy Homemade Sourdough for Bread Machine
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Category
Bread Machine
Cuisine
American
Author
Chef Bryant
Servings
2 lb
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 hours
Ready to make real sourdough bread at home — no kneading, no fuss? With the Gemelli Artisan Bread Maker, you can create a tangy, flavorful sourdough from scratch using our step-by-step recipe. This two-part process walks you through preparing a fresh sourdough starter and baking a delicious loaf using only the bread machine. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking for an easy sourdough routine!
And the best part? This loaf isn’t just beautiful — it’s functional. With a soft crumb and crisp crust, it slices cleanly and holds up perfectly for sandwiches, whether you're building a classic grilled cheese, turkey club, or your favorite Italian panino. It's the everyday sourdough you'll actually use.
Ingredients
Sourdough Starter
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360 ml Water
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260 g Bread Flour 2 cups
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6 g Rapid Rise Yeast 2 tsp
Sourdough Bread
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Sourdough Starter
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38 ml Apple Cider Vinegar 2 ½ tbsp
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23 ml Lemon Juice 1 ½ tbsp
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390 g Bread Flour 3 cups
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8 g Vital Wheat Gluten 3 tsp (optional)
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25 g Sugar 2 tbsp
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7.5 g Salt 1 ½ tsp
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6 g Rapid Rise Yeast 2 tsp
Directions
Sourdough Starter
Add water to Bread Pan
Add Bread Flour
Add Yeast
When finished, immediately make sourdough bread using sourdough recipe and Setting 6 Sourdough Bread.
Sourdough Bread
Keep Starter in Bread Pan
Add Apple Cider Vinegar
Add Lemon Juice
Add Bread Flour
Add Vital Wheat Gluten (optional)
Add Sugar
Add Salt
Add yeast
Use Setting 6 Sourdough Bread.
Recipe Note
Substitution Ideas
Vital wheat gluten is optional but improves chew
Apple cider vinegar can be swapped with white wine vinegar
Bread flour can be replaced with all-purpose in a pinch (slightly denser result)
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
This sourdough loaf is incredibly versatile. Here are a few delicious ways to enjoy it:
Sandwiches: Holds up beautifully for grilled cheese, BLTs, turkey clubs, or panini.
Toasted: Perfect with butter, jam, or avocado.
Table Bread: Slice and serve with olive oil, balsamic, or alongside soups and stews.
French Toast: Slightly stale slices make an excellent base for rich, tangy French toast.
🧊 Storage Tips
Room Temp: Wrap in parchment and store in a bread bag or bread box for up to 3–4 days.
Freezing: Slice first, then store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Toast slices directly from frozen.
Avoid Refrigeration: It dries out the bread and dulls the crust — stick with room temp or freezing.