Description
Discover the joy of baking with this easy Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread recipe, perfect for using leftover sourdough starter! This versatile loaf boasts a soft, tender texture that’s ideal for sandwiches, toast, or simply slathered with butter. With minimal ingredients and straightforward instructions, even beginner bakers will find success in their kitchen. Plus, this bread freezes well, allowing you to enjoy homemade goodness at any time. Elevate your meals with this delicious and resourceful bread that transforms sourdough discard into a delightful staple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120g lukewarm water
- 120g lukewarm milk
- 7g instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
- 25g granulated sugar
- 406g bread flour or strong all-purpose flour
- 100g sourdough discard
- 8g salt
- 45g room-temperature butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine lukewarm water, milk, sugar, and yeast. If using active dry yeast, let it foam for 5-10 minutes.
- Add flour, sourdough discard, and salt; mix until a shaggy dough forms. Incorporate softened butter.
- Knead by hand for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic or use a stand mixer.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (1 to 1½ hours).
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place in a parchment-lined loaf pan and let rise again until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for about 35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg