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:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, water, honey, and olive oil. Stir until well combined.
- Add the flour and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
2. Bulk Fermentation:
- 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.
- 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:
- Lightly flour your work surface. Turn the dough out and gently shape it into a rectangle.
- 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:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 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.