- Medium
- 780 min
- 12 serv.
- 4 synergies
- Now at its best: Olive Oil
Homemade sourdough whole wheat bread with the full, nutty flavor that only an overnight fermentation can give. The long rise makes the dough lighter and more digestible than quick yeast bread.
It starts in the evening. You mix the flour with the starter, cover it up, and go to sleep. In the quiet hours, the dough does its work — bubbling, rising, and slowly developing that deep, complex flavor you won't find at any bakery.
The next morning, it's time. Your hands sink into the soft, airy dough that smells of yeast and grain. After shaping, a few more hours of patience. Then into the oven, high heat, with a dish of water for steam. Forty-five minutes later: a dark brown crust that cracks under your fingers, a crumb that chews firmly with a subtle sourness. This is bread as it was meant to be — slow, honest, with nothing in it that doesn't belong.
- 45
- min prep
- 50
- min cook
- 780
- min total
Nutritional Synergies
This recipe combines ingredients that enhance each other:
Honey 
Olive oil Dual bioactive action via chrysin + oleocanthal
Technical: Honey contains chrysin and olive oil oleocanthal — bioactive phenolic compounds studied in research in connection with NF-κB and COX signaling. Together they provide plant compounds through two independent routes.
What does this mean for you? A dressing of honey and olive oil is not just tasty — the chrysin and oleocanthal work through two different routes in your body.
Anti-inflammatoryHeartJoints
Flaxseed Olive oil ALA omega-3 + oleic acid: two unsaturated fatty acids that complement each other
Technical: Flaxseed contains 23g ALA (omega-3) per 100g; ALA contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels (EU 432/2012); the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 2g ALA — about 10g ground flaxseed. Olive oil is 73% oleic acid (omega-9), an unsaturated fat; replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels (EU 432/2012). ALA is partly converted in the body to EPA and DHA.
What does this mean for you? Add ground flaxseed to salads with an olive oil dressing, or mix it into pesto. Two sources of unsaturated fatty acids, each with its own character: nutty flaxseed and fruity, peppery olive oil.
HeartFocusAnti-inflammatory
Whole wheat flour 
Sourdough starter Sourdough fermentation breaks down 60-70% of phytic acid in whole grain
Technical: Whole wheat flour contains 800-1200mg phytic acid per 100g, which binds iron, zinc and magnesium making them unabsorbable. Lactic acid bacteria in the sourdough starter produce phytase enzymes during fermentation (pH 4-5) that break down the majority of phytates in 12-24 hours.
What does this mean for you? Sourdough bread is fundamentally different from regular bread in nutritional value. The long fermentation releases minerals that would otherwise be blocked. Let the dough rise for at least 12 hours for maximum effect.
EnergyGeneral WellnessDigestion
Sea salt Olive oil Minerals + polyphenols for cellular balance
Technical: Sea salt's sodium is essential for the sodium-potassium pump (Na+/K+-ATPase) that regulates every body cell. Olive oil's oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol provide antioxidant protection for cell membranes. The combination supports cell integrity: sea salt regulates ion balance, olive oil protects the membrane. In Mediterranean cuisine, coarse sea salt + olive oil is the most basic flavor profile.
What does this mean for you? Freshly ground sea salt with extra virgin olive oil is the simplest and most nutritious finishing of any dish. The combination provides the basic needs of your cells: minerals for function, polyphenols for protection.
HeartGeneral Wellness
Ingredients (8)
+6 more ingredientsInstructions
- 1 Mix the active sourdough starter with lukewarm water in a large bowl until dissolved.
- 2 Add the whole wheat flour, salt, and optional olive oil and honey.
- 3 Mix to a rough dough and let rest 30 minutes (autolyse) — this hydrates the flour.
Nutrition per serving
Indicative values per serving.
Timing & Suitability
Shelf life: 5 days in fridge
Tags & Diet
Allergens: Gluten