Easy Sourdough Sandwich Bread
A soft, fluffy, and mildly tangy sourdough sandwich bread perfect for everyday toast and sandwiches. This beginner-friendly loaf uses simple ingredients and natural fermentation for great flavor and texture without complicated techniques.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or dough scraper
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Clean kitchen towel
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup 240 g active sourdough starter
- 1 cup 240 ml warm milk or water
- 3 tablespoons 42 g unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons 30 g honey or sugar
- 3 ½ cups 420 g bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons 9 g salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix sourdough starter, warm milk, melted butter, and honey until smooth.
- Add flour and salt, then mix until a soft dough forms.
- Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Perform gentle stretch-and-folds for 1-2 minutes until dough becomes smooth.
- Cover and let rise at room temperature until doubled in size.
- Shape dough into a tight loaf and place into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cover and allow to proof until the dough rises just above the rim of the pan.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Remove from pan and cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Info (Approximate per slice)
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 4 g
