Description
Delve into the comforting experience of homemade sourdough sandwich bread, featuring a soft, fluffy texture perfect for any filling.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Mix in wet ingredients: Add the sourdough starter and warm water to the bowl.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes.
- Incorporate olive oil: Once the dough feels soft, add the olive oil and knead for another 5 minutes.
- Let it rise: Shape the dough into a ball, cover it, and let it rise for 1-2 hours.
- Shape the loaf: After rising, punch down the dough, shape into a loaf, and let it rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the bread: Place the loaf in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool and slice: Allow the bread to cool before slicing.
Notes
For best flavor, consider letting the dough rise in the fridge overnight. Customize with herbs or cheese for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg