Sweet & Savory Valentine's Sourdough Recipe 💕🥖
Sweet & Savory Valentine's Sourdough Recipe 💕🥖
Love is in the air—and in your kitchen! This Valentine's Day, treat yourself and your loved ones to a homemade sourdough recipe that’s as delightful as the holiday itself. Whether you're planning a romantic dinner or a fun baking day with the kids, this pink-tinted, heart-scored sourdough bread will make everyone's day extra special. 💘✨
💖 Sourdough Recipe: Sweetheart Edition
Ingredients:
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ¼ cups water (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons honey (for a touch of sweetness)
- Red or pink gel food coloring (start with 1-2 drops, more for deeper color)
- Optional toppings: pink Himalayan salt, sesame seeds, or edible flowers
Directions:
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Mix the Love: In a large bowl, combine your sourdough starter, flour, salt, water, honey, and a few drops of red or pink food coloring. Adjust the food coloring to achieve your desired shade of pink. Knead the dough until smooth, elastic, and evenly colored—don’t forget to sprinkle in a little love! ❤️
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First Rise: Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let the dough rest in a warm spot for 6-8 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
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Shape with Care: Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Gently shape it into a heart by pinching and forming the top curve and a slight point at the bottom.
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Score with Style: Use a sharp knife or scoring tool to etch adorable heart patterns into the dough's surface. Get creative with your designs!
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Final Proof: Place your heart-shaped, scored dough on parchment paper. Cover and let rise again for 1-2 hours.
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Bake the Romance: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside. Carefully transfer the dough into the hot Dutch oven and bake for 20 minutes with the lid on. Remove the lid and bake for another 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
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Serve & Share: Let cool slightly, then pair with your favorite spreads like strawberry jam, honey butter, or creamy brie. Slice, serve, and enjoy the smiles!
💕 Fun Ideas:
💌 Gift Ready: Bake smaller heart-shaped rolls and wrap them in cellophane with ribbon.
🍓 Berry-Licious: Swirl in crushed raspberries or strawberries before shaping for a fruity surprise!
🥂 Perfect Pairing: Serve alongside a glass of sparkling rosé or your favorite Valentine’s drink.
🌟 We’d LOVE to see your creations! 🌟
Share your pink, heart-scored sourdough with us by tagging @Smalltowngiftshomesteadco on Instagram or using the hashtag #SaltySourdoughLove on Facebook. One lucky baker will win a special Valentine's gift from Be Salty Boutique! 🎁
