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Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread

Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A tender and flavorful homemade sandwich loaf made with active sourdough starter, warm milk, butter, and honey. This bread has a soft crumb, a light golden crust, and a gentle tang that makes it perfect for toast, sandwiches, and everyday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 120 grams active sourdough starter (about 1/2 cup)
  • 240 grams warm whole milk (1 cup)
  • 60 grams warm water (1/4 cup)
  • 21 grams honey (1 tablespoon)
  • 28 grams unsalted butter, softened (2 tablespoons)
  • 500 grams bread flour (about 4 cups)
  • 10 grams fine sea salt (1 3/4 teaspoons)

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan and set it aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the active sourdough starter, warm milk, warm water, and honey until smooth.
  3. Add the softened butter, bread flour, and salt, then mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until puffy and nearly doubled, about 4 to 6 hours.
  6. Gently deflate the dough and shape it into a tight log.
  7. Place the dough seam-side down in the prepared loaf pan, cover, and let it rise until the dough crowns about 1 inch above the rim, about 2 to 4 hours.
  8. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  9. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Tent loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  10. Remove the loaf from the pan, brush the top with melted butter if desired, and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • Use a bubbly, recently fed starter for the best rise.
  • Do not slice the loaf while it is still warm, or the crumb may turn gummy.
  • Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze sliced bread in a sealed freezer bag for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 210 mg
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 8 mg

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