Description
Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread is a delightful way to transform leftover sourdough starter into a soft, tender loaf that’s perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying fresh with butter. This easy-to-follow recipe combines the tangy flavor of sourdough with the lightness of commercial yeast, making it accessible for bakers of all levels. With a straightforward preparation process, you can create this delicious bread in no time. Whether you’re serving turkey and avocado sandwiches or indulging in French toast, this versatile loaf will elevate your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120g lukewarm water
- 120g lukewarm milk
- 7g instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
- 25g granulated sugar
- 406g bread flour or strong all-purpose flour
- 100g sourdough discard
- 8g salt
- 45g room-temperature butter
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine lukewarm water, milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit if using active dry yeast until foamy.
- Add flour, sourdough discard, and salt; mix until shaggy dough forms.
- Knead by hand or with a stand mixer until dough is smooth and elastic (about 8-10 minutes).
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1½ hours until doubled.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf; place seam-side down in a lined loaf pan.
- Let rise again until it doubles and rises above the pan rim.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for about 35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg