Mastering Sourdough Bread: Step by Step Guidance, Expert Tips and Tricks, and Diverse Recipes to Make Artisan Bread at Home

by Molly Eldridge

For a typical loaf, bake covered for about 20 minutes (if using a Dutch oven), then uncover and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes for a deep, rich crust. How do you know it’s done? Besides the color, tapping the bottom should make a hollow sound. Also, an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read around 200-210°F