Description
Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread is the perfect blend of flavor and texture, making it an ideal choice for sandwiches or simply enjoying with butter. This artisan bread features a chewy crust that encases a tender, flavorful interior, impressing all who taste it. Whether for a family gathering or a cozy meal at home, this recipe ensures that your bread will be the star of the show. Easy to prepare and packed with health benefits from sourdough fermentation, this bread is not just delicious but also easier to digest.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup bread flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ cups active sourdough starter
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, bread flour, and salt. In another bowl, mix the sourdough starter, warm water, and sugar until blended.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area for 4-6 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it seam side down in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover with oiled plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let rise again for 1-2 hours until puffed up above the pan edges.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F during the last 30 minutes of rising.
- Brush melted butter on top of the loaf and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow when tapped.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg