Cheesy Sausage Sourdough Bread

Ingredients

• 500g sourdough starter
• 300g bread flour
• 200g water
• 10g salt
• 150g cooked crumbled sausage
• 150g shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

1. Mix sourdough starter, bread flour, water, and salt in a large bowl until combined.
2. Cover and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3. Fold the dough several times over 15 minutes, then cover and let rise for 1 hour.
4. Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F) with a cast iron skillet inside.
5. Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on parchment paper in the hot skillet.
6. Score the top of the dough with a sharp knife.
7. Sprinkle crumbled sausage and shredded cheese evenly over the top of the dough.
8. Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 200°C (400°F) and bake for another 25 minutes until golden brown.
9. Let cool in the skillet for 10 minutes before serving.