Description
Indulge in the delightful softness of Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread—a versatile loaf that elevates any meal. With its fluffy texture and tender crust, this bread is perfect for sandwiches, French toast, or just a simple slice with butter. What sets this recipe apart is its simplicity; requiring only 10 minutes of active work, it seamlessly fits into your busy schedule. The process takes about 24 hours, allowing for an overnight rise that develops rich flavors without the need for constant attention. Enjoy the satisfaction of homemade bread with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups active sourdough starter
- 5 cups milk or buttermilk (divided)
- 3 cups all-purpose or bread flour (for pre-ferment)
- 9–11 cups all-purpose or bread flour (for dough)
- 1/4 cup fat (butter, oil, etc.)
- 1/2 cup sweetener (honey or sugar)
- 4 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Feed your sourdough starter and let it rise until bubbly.
- In a stand mixer, combine 2 cups milk, starter, and 3 cups flour; mix and let ferment overnight.
- The next morning, add fat, sweetener, salt, and remaining milk to the mixture; gradually incorporate additional flour until dough pulls away from sides.
- Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.
- Shape the dough into loaves and place in greased pans; allow for a second rise.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), slash tops of loaves, and bake for approximately 30 minutes.
- Cool on a rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg