Description
Experience the joy of homemade Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread, a delightful addition to your meals that perfectly balances a fluffy texture with a soft crust. This easy-to-follow recipe requires just 10 minutes of active preparation time, making it perfect for busy schedules, while the fermentation process enhances its rich flavor. Ideal for sandwiches, avocado toast, or even as a sweet French toast base, this versatile bread will elevate any breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups active sourdough starter
- 2 cups warm milk or buttermilk
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (for pre-ferment)
- 1/4 cup fat (butter, oil, etc.)
- 1/2 cup sweetener (honey or sugar)
- 4 teaspoons salt
- Up to 11 cups all-purpose flour (for dough)
Instructions
- Prepare your sourdough starter by feeding it and letting it become active.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine 2 cups milk, 2 cups starter, and 3 cups flour; mix and let ferment overnight.
- The next day, add fat, sweetener, salt, and remaining milk; mix thoroughly.
- Gradually incorporate up to 11 cups of flour until the dough is soft and slightly sticky.
- Let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 2-3 hours).
- Shape into loaves and allow them to rise again until just above the pan edges.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg