How to Shape Sourdough Bread for a Loaf Pan

This is how I take my master recipe sourdough bread dough and shape it to fit a standard loaf pan. Some people find this way of baking more convenient than using banneton baskets and a Dutch oven. Check out my quick shaping tutorial in this video.

Get the printable recipe for this bread here:

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[joeredd]

It would have been nice to see the final bake.

[rossfarquhar]

Thanks for clear explanation. But would have liked to see end product. Always enjoy your videos.

[mhouslay]

Thank you so much for this BRILLIANT video. I’ve now used your method some 5 times and each time it has generated a beautifully shaped and totally even loaf. I reckon you could put a spirit level on it and ‘prove’ it was horizontal. It’s so satisfying to do as well. Big thanks from here in Scotland. Very happy 😃

[Centannicocktails]

Ooooohh, I LOVE mustard dropping through the holes! YUM!! Thank you for this Grant!!!

[turnfromsinJesus]

Thank you Grant, that was a very helpful demonstration😊

[PairDesigns]

I have been looking for those loaf pans! Thank you!! I wish they were a bit cheaper, but I'll take them! 👍😉

[caroldevine]

Hi Grant - after placing the dough in the loaf pan, how long do you proof it? Once that is done, is it ready to bake? Temperature and how long? Thanks so much.

[ThisHereIsMyUserName]

Thank you for making this video. Do you not cover your dough? When mine gets as high as yours does, it sticks to the plastic shower cap cover that I use, which drives me crazy.

[dianethiesen]

What should I do when I remove the dough from the bowl and it's too wet/sticky? I have trouble shaping it and creating that surface tension on the surface when it's so sticky.

[tareboda-]

Hello, I would like to ask if I can let rise my bread sourdough during the night in the fridge inside this kind of form…?
Thank you in advance …

[xinxu]

Thank you for the recipe! The bake went well. However, I used the exact same pan that you recommended. But it still stick to the pan. Any idea on why? Do you think putting parchment paper in will change the bake?

[tequilla]

The pan you link to is a 1 pound USA loaf pan. Is the recipe in your link with 450 grams of flour designed for a 1 pound loaf pan? Thanks!

[deborahnoack]

If I add salt to my sponge/starter along with the water I get these clumps. Do you know what causes that? Thanks!

[mandiigraham]

Do you bake it as is or covered somehow? And what about time, does that change baking sourdough this way. All good found the answers on your blog post. Cheers.

[lseeber]

Hey.. i was trying to get the recipe from your site but somethings wrong with your website. Can't get it to pull up at all.

[briannaerdman]

The top of my loaf turns out much darker than I would like for this recipe. Seems dark even after the first 20 min of steam. Any tips for a lighter color?

[betspath]

First timer here. Do I oil the glass bowl where it rises or does it not stick to bowl?

[saidalisamed]

You basically shaped a slice bread loaf. What's the bake result? Wonder bread replica?

[TheBereangirl]

I bake mine in a loaf pan, it works great! I would've liked to see the gratuitous crumb shot, though.😏☺️

[donaleen]

Does the acidity of sourdough allow aluminum to leach? I want to retard my dough in the fridge for about 7-8 hours to develop flavor. I know leaching can be a problem with aluminum, depending on pH. Is the pH of sourdough an issue with aluminum?