There’s something magical about the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through your kitchen. Now, imagine combining the rustic flavors of sourdough bread with the savory goodness of chicken and herbs. In this blog post, we’ll take you on a culinary journey to create a mouthwatering Sourdough Chicken Bread using a special sourdough bread-making pan. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice, this recipe will have you baking like a pro in no time.
Ingredients: Before we dive into the baking process, let’s gather our ingredients. You’ll need:
For the Sourdough Bread:
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
For the Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions:
1. Preheat Your Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and place your sourdough bread-making pan inside to heat up.
2. Prepare the Sourdough Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine your active sourdough starter and warm water.
- Gradually add in the bread flour and salt, mixing until you have a sticky dough.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 4-6 hours or until it has doubled in size.
3. Prepare the Chicken Filling:
- While your dough is rising, heat a pan over medium heat and sauté the diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic in olive oil until they become translucent.
- Add the shredded chicken, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook until everything is heated through. Set aside.
4. Shape the Bread:
- Once your sourdough dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and gently knead it for a few minutes.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangular shape.
5. Assemble the Chicken Bread:
- Spread the chicken filling evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other, creating a log.
6. Bake:
- Carefully remove the heated sourdough bread-making pan from the oven and grease it with a little oil.
- Place your rolled chicken bread log into the pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
7. Enjoy!
- Allow the Sourdough Chicken Bread to cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve warm and savor the delightful blend of tangy sourdough and savory chicken.