Hearty Sourdough Loaves
Hearty Sourdough Loaves are robust, tangy breads made using a natural fermentation starter, typically consisting of flour, water, salt, and the active sourdough culture. This traditional method, with roots in ancient baking practices, yields a loaf with a crisp crust and a chewy, open crumb.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This bread is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates, offering sustained energy, and provides moderate protein from the wheat flour. A standard slice (around 30-40g) contains roughly 80-100 calories, along with some B vitamins and minerals like iron and magnesium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.5 mg |
| Folate | 80 mcg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg |
| Manganese | 1.5 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
Per 1 slice (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The long fermentation process used in sourdough not only develops its signature flavor but also can make the bread more digestible by breaking down gluten and phytic acid, potentially increasing nutrient availability.
