Go Back

Apple Crisp Artisan Sourdough Bread

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350
A delightful combination of tangy apple flavors and warm spices baked into a rustic sourdough bread, perfect for cozy mornings or special occasions.

Ingredients

Sourdough Starter

  • 12 g sourdough starter
  • 60 g water
  • 60 g bread flour

Apple Cider

  • 150 g apple cider (reduced on stovetop)

Apple

  • 1 medium medium green apple (about 140g whole, 100g shredded)
  • 210 g water
  • 120 g active sourdough starter (from above)
  • 5 g vanilla extract (optional)
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg (each of nutmeg and ginger)
  • 0.25 tsp ginger (each of nutmeg and ginger)
  • 0.125 tsp allspice (each of allspice and cardamom)
  • 0.125 tsp cardamom (each of allspice and cardamom)
  • 500 g bread flour
  • 10 g salt
  • 70 g packed brown sugar
  • 20 g bread flour
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ginger
  • 0.25 tsp allspice
  • 58 g butter (softened)
  • 40 g freeze-dried apple or apple chips (optional)
  • 23 g bread flour
  • 23 g brown sugar
  • 12 g old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch pinch nutmeg
  • pinch pinch salt
  • 17 g cold butter (cubed)
  • 2 tsp apple cider

Instructions 

  • Mix sourdough starter, water, and bread flour; let ferment for several hours.
  • Prepare apple filling by shredding apple and reducing apple cider on stovetop.
  • Combine flour, sugar, spices, and butter to make crumble topping.
  • Assemble bread with apple filling and top with crumble; bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes.
  • Allow to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla or a handful of dried apple chips on top.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, Baking, Sourdough