Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread, a recipe that balances simplicity and flavor perfectly. This fluffy loaf boasts a soft crust, making it an ideal companion for sandwiches, toast, or even a sweet French toast breakfast. With minimal hands-on effort, you can create this comforting bread that impresses at brunch gatherings or elevates your everyday meals. The sourdough fermentation process adds a rich depth to its taste, ensuring each slice is flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups active sourdough starter
- 5 cups milk or buttermilk
- 9–11 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fat (butter or oil)
- 1/2 cup sweetener (honey or sugar)
- 4 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Feed your sourdough starter and let it become active.
- In a stand mixer, combine 2 cups warm milk, sourdough starter, and 3 cups flour; mix and ferment overnight.
- The next day, add fat, sweetener, salt, and remaining flour; mix until dough forms.
- Let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 2–3 hours).
- Shape into loaves and let them rise again until just above pan edges.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake loaves for about 30 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (40g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg