Description
Discover the joy of baking with our Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread, a delightful addition to any meal. This recipe yields a fluffy, tender loaf with a soft crust that elevates sandwiches, avocado toast, and even French toast. With only 10 minutes of active preparation time and a straightforward process, it’s perfect for both beginner and experienced bakers alike. The long fermentation enhances flavor and digestibility while providing beneficial probiotics. Ideal for cozy weekends or quick weekday lunches, this versatile bread is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups active sourdough starter
- 2 cups warm milk or buttermilk
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (for pre-ferment)
- 1/4 cup fat (butter or oil)
- 1/2 cup sweetener (honey or sugar)
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 9–11 cups all-purpose flour (for dough)
Instructions
- Feed the sourdough starter and let it rise until bubbly.
- In a stand mixer, combine the starter, warm milk, and pre-ferment flour; mix and let ferment overnight.
- The next day, add fat, sweetener, salt, and additional flour; mix until dough is slightly sticky.
- Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (2-3 hours).
- Shape loaves and place in greased pans; allow for a second rise (2-3 hours).
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), slash tops of loaves, and bake for about 30 minutes.
- Cool on racks before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg