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sourdough sandwich bread on serving board with bacon and cheese
5 from 1 vote

Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread

This sourdough sandwich loaf is so simple to make and truly delicious. The perfect sourdough bread for when you want a softer crust!
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:50 minutes
Proofing Time:12 hours
Total Time:13 hours

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup active sourdough starter 80g
  • 1 1/3 cups water 290g
  • 1/4 cup organic cane sugar 40g
  • 3 1/3 cups bread flour 475g
  • 1 1/2 tbsp avocado or olive oil 10g
  • 2 tsp sea salt 10g

Instructions

  • Mix everything together in the bowl of a stand mixer, OR with a wooden spoon/clean hands until all the flour is absorbed and the dough is somewhat smooth.
  • Cover the bowl with a tea towel and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
  • Complete a set of stretch and folds by gently coaxing the dough from one side of the bowl, stretching it upwards by a few inches and then folding it towards the opposite side. Turn the bowl 1/4 turn and repeat this process 3 times until you’ve made a circle. If the dough still isn't smooth, let it rest another 15-30 minutes before completing another set of stretch and folds, or knead it for a few minutes on the counter.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and let rise for 12-24 hours until doubled.
  • Butter/lightly spray your loaf pan. Lightly flour your counter top, and turn the dough out onto it. Gently stretch into a small rectangle, then fold the dough into a log shape. You can tighten the surface of the dough by gently pulling it towards you on the counter top.
  • Place the log into your pan for a second rise, at least 30 minutes-1 hour.
  • (OPTIONAL: Brush an egg wash of beaten egg + water over the top for additional browning & sheen.)
  • Bake at 375 in the center of the oven for 45-50 minutes, until golden and internal temp is at least 180F.
Course: bread
Cuisine: Sourdough
Keyword: easy bread, sourdough, sourdough bread
Servings: 10
Calories: 180kcal