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Sourdough Sandwich Bread

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  • Author: Asma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: ~8-10 hours
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Super Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread is light, airy, and slightly tangy—perfect for sandwiches, toasts, or tartines. Made with unbleached all-purpose flour and an active sourdough starter, this wholesome bread is easy to make and will quickly become a family favorite! Keywords: soft sourdough bread, sandwich bread recipe, sourdough sandwich loaf.


Ingredients

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  • 415 g unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 110 g active sourdough starter
  • 240 g water
  • 20 g raw honey
  • 20 g olive oil
  • 10 g kosher salt

Instructions

1. Mix the Dough:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, water, honey, and olive oil. Stir until well combined.
  2. Add the flour and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

2. Bulk Fermentation:

  1. Cover the bowl with a damp towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate.
  2. Perform 3-4 stretch and folds at 30-minute intervals to develop the gluten structure.

3. First Rise:

  • Cover the bowl and let the dough rise at room temperature until it has doubled in size. This may take 4-6 hours depending on the temperature and the activity of your sourdough starter.

4. Shape the Dough:

  1. Lightly flour your work surface. Turn the dough out and gently shape it into a rectangle.
  2. Roll the dough tightly into a log and place it seam-side down into a greased or parchment-lined loaf pan.

5. Second Rise:

  • Cover the loaf pan and let the dough rise again until it reaches just above the rim of the pan, about 1-2 hours.

6. Bake the Bread:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bake the loaf for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

7. Cool and Serve:

  • Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • Sourdough Starter Tip: Use a bubbly, active starter for best results. Feed your starter 4-6 hours before starting the recipe.
  • Flour Substitution: Substitute up to 25% of the flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier loaf.
  • Storage: Store bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.