Description
Fresh, tangy, and perfectly soft, this Sourdough Sandwich Bread will transform your sandwiches and toast into irresistible treats. Bake it at home and enjoy the flavor and aroma of real artisan bread.
Ingredients
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500 g (4 cups) bread flour, plus extra for dusting
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350 g (1½ cups) water, lukewarm
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100 g (½ cup) active sourdough starter, bubbly and fed
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10 g (2 tsp) salt
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15 g (1 tbsp) sugar or honey
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30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
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Optional: seeds (sesame, sunflower) for topping
Instructions
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Mix 500 g flour, 350 g water, and 100 g starter until no dry bits remain. Let rest 30 minutes.
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Add 10 g salt and 30 g butter. Knead until smooth and elastic.
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Cover and let dough rise 4–6 hours, performing stretch-and-folds every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours.
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Shape dough into a loaf and place in a greased pan or parchment-lined tray.
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Let rise 2–3 hours until nearly doubled in size. Optional: refrigerate overnight for added tang.
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Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) with a water tray for steam. Score the loaf and bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
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Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American