🍞 Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread

Ingredients

• 100 g active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)

• 350 g warm water

• 500 g bread flour

• 30 g butter or olive oil (softens the bread)

• 20 g honey or sugar

• 10 g salt

Step 1: Mix the Dough

1. In a bowl combine:

   • starter

   • water

   • honey/sugar

2. Add flour and mix until a rough dough forms.

3. Cover and rest 30 minutes (autolyse).

Step 2: Add Fat and Salt

1. Add salt and butter/oil.

2. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.

Step 3: Bulk Fermentation

1. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl.

2. Cover and ferment 4–6 hours at room temperature.

3. Do stretch & folds every 30–45 minutes for the first 2 hours.

The dough should rise about 50–70%.

Step 4: Shape

1. Gently flatten dough.

2. Roll tightly into a loaf shape.

3. Place in a greased loaf pan.

Step 5: Final Proof

Let it rise 2–4 hours until it reaches the top of the pan.

(Optional: refrigerate overnight for better flavor.)

Step 6: Bake

• Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F)

• Bake 35–40 minutes

• Internal temp: about 93°C / 200°F

Brush the top with butter after baking for a soft crust.

✅ Result:

• Soft crumb

• Mild sour flavor

• Perfect for toast, grilled cheese, and sandwiches.

💡 Pro Tips

• For extra soft sandwich bread, replace 50 g water with milk.

• Add 1 tbsp powdered milk for bakery-style softness.

• If your kitchen is cold, fermentation will take longer.

If you want, I can also show you:

• Ultra-soft bakery style sourdough sandwich bread

• Same-day sourdough sandwich loaf

• Whole wheat sourdough sandwich bread.