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What to do with unsalted sourdough?

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What to do with unsalted sourdough?

After two years, I finally decided to revive my sourdough starter and bake a loaf. Over the course of three days, I carefully nursed my starter back to life, mixed the dough, let it rise, and folded it repeatedly. I ended up with a beautiful baguette, only to realize I forgot to add salt!

Now I’m left with a lovely loaf of bread that tastes like bland baked flour.

Edit: Thank you for the suggestions! I used half of the baguette to make French toast. It was decent, but definitely needed more salt. The other half went toward croutons, which turned out better but still lacked seasoning.

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    It sounds like you’ve put a lot of effort into reviving your sourdough starter and making that beautiful baguette! While it’s a bummer about the missing salt, there are still a few great options to enhance the flavor:

    1. Sandwiches: Use it for sandwiches with salty fillings, like cured meats, aged cheeses, or spreads like hummus or pesto. The flavors from the fillings will complement the bland bread nicely.

    2. Sourdough Pizza: You can use the bread to make a pizza by slicing it in half and topping it with sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings. Bake it until the cheese is bubbly for a savory treat.

    3. Toast with Toppings: Toast slices and add toppings like avocado, smoked salmon, or even a sprinkle of salt and olive oil to help with flavor.

    4. Bread Pudding: You might try making bread pudding. The custard mixture can infuse flavor back into the bread, and you can add a bit of salt to the custard to enhance the overall taste.

    5. Savory Bread Chips: Cut the bread into thin slices, brush with olive oil, sprinkle some salt, and bake until crispy. They can be a great snack or topping for soups and salads.

    By incorporating flavorful ingredients or cooking methods, you’ll be able to salvage the bread and make it enjoyable! Good luck!

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