Description
Learn how to make a delicious Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread at home with this easy recipe. This bread is perfect for sandwiches or toast, with a soft texture and a hint of tangy sourdough flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 1 cup active sourdough starter (100% hydration)
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour (plus more as needed)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter, warm water, honey, and oil. Add the flour and salt, mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Rest the Dough: Let the dough rest for 30 minutes (autolyse).
- Stretch and Fold: Perform a series of stretch and folds every 30 minutes for 2 hours.
- Bulk Ferment: Cover the bowl and let the dough rise at room temperature for 4 to 6 hours.
- Shape and Proof: Shape the dough into a log, place in a loaf pan, let rise for 1 to 2 hours.
- Bake: Preheat the oven, bake the bread for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Slice: Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, proof the dough in the refrigerator overnight.
- This bread is great for sandwiches or toast.
- Store at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
