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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Soft Sourdough Bread - Sourdough Sandwich Loaf

Soft Sourdough Bread - Sourdough Sandwich Loaf
I'm going to have to say that this was one of the most pleasantly surprising loaves of bread I've ever made. It looks so modest. Nothing studded or swirled inside. Nothing bursting from the top. But once you've sliced into it, you are met with a gorgeous crust and a soft inside. The flavor is both tangy (from the sourdough starter) and mildly sweet (from the honey). It made perfect toast and amazing sandwich ends and was my favorite way to start the day for the three days it lasted.

I'm sorry, I'm having a problem formulating words. It's far too gorgeous outside for me to think. Birds are chirping and chattering. Flowers are waving and showing off their fantastic colors. The blue sky has sent the clouds packing and is spending time with the sun. My new umbrella-shaded table with the book sitting on top and the soft, cushiony seats won't stop calling my name. So, I'll let the photos do any further convincing needed today. The breeze beckons...
Soft Sourdough Bread - Sourdough Sandwich Loaf
Sweet yet tangy...very addictive flavor. Would make an amazing cinnamon-raisin loaf.  Not what you typically think of when you think sourdough...but so much flavor and depth for a softer bread!
Soft Sourdough Bread - Sourdough Sandwich Loaf


Yield: 1 loaf
Soft Sourdough Bread - Sourdough Sandwich Loaf

Soft Sourdough Bread - Sourdough Sandwich Loaf

prep time: 5 hour and 30 MINScook time: 35 MINStotal time: 5 hours and 65 mins
Mildly sweet and tangy, this soft sourdough loaf makes the perfect sandwich bread.

INGREDIENTS:


  • 1 cup (265 grams) active starter
  • 1/2 cup (131 grams) lukewarm whole milk
  • 1/4 cup (58 grams) lukewarm water
  • 2 tablespoons (27 grams) melted unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons (42 grams) honey
  • 1 1/4 cups (156 grams) whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (193 grams) bread flour + more as needed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (8 grams) fine-grain salt

INSTRUCTIONS:


  1. Mix all of the ingredients except the salt together, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest 20 minutes.
  2. Press dough out a little and sprinkle a the salt over it; knead it in and continue to knead for about 5 minutes longer. Dough should be soft and silky. If it seems too sticky, sprinkle on a bit more flour at a time, but not so much that it becomes stiff and dry.
  3. Form the dough into a ball and place it in an oiled bowl, cover again with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature until it has almost doubled in size, 3-4 hours.
  4. Press out the dough and roll it into a cylinder, then place it in a greased bread pan. Cover again and let rise another 2-3 hours at room temperature or until almost doubled in size.
  5. Preheat oven to 400° F during the last 15-20 minutes of rise time.
  6. dough into pan to rise
  7. Before sliding into the oven, slash the top of the loaf with a serrated knife or a lame. Spray the loaf with a bit of water (in a misting spray bottle), then slide into the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
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  1. That is a lovely loaf of sourdough bread and with a touch of honey ---it looks marvelously soft!!Kudos to u

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  2. this look so tasty! i just bought sourdough bread at the store because i am not brave enough to make my own! maybe one day i will try this recipe! :)

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  3. Looks wonderful. I need to explore your starter and get on the bread bus again!

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  4. I've been meaning to get back to baking bread at home. Thank you for motivating me!

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  5. this sourdough fear has got to go! That bread just looks too good!

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  6. Lovely bread...too tempting.

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  7. I LOVE sourdough. I'll have to give it a try.

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  8. your breads always look soooo darn fabulous...I think i will just place my order with you! ;)

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  9. Prefectly baked loaf looks super fabulous..

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  10. It looks like a perfect loaf of bread. I love sour dough and have to give this a try.

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  11. Looks like the perfect loaf of bread!

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  12. One of my fab bread for sandwich. It looks so perfectly baked.. gorgeous.

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  13. I think bread should be modest. It's the staff of live and the base of so much wonder. Interesting and lively with the honey.

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  14. that is one mighty handsome loaf of bread there my friend. Sir Sportsalot is a whole wheat bread fan. I think I wanna try this one this weekend!! Thank you :)

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  15. so funny - I've got sourdough on the brain right now and am working on my next post: lazy sourdough bread (for Wed). This recipe looks fantastic - I'm going to have to see if I can make it work with my lazy sourdough method! :)

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  16. I really love this! I love my sourdough startedr to bits, and use it in not just bread and crepes, but also things like pasta and even dumpling wrappers! I'd love for a sourdough sandwich loaf recipe that will give a soft pillowy crust.. i love crusty bread though so this still sounds great! ;)

    http://mummyicancook.blogspot.com/2011/01/homemade-sourdough-pasta.html

    http://mummyicancook.blogspot.com/2011/02/sourdough-dumplings-and-gyoza.html

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  17. Thanks for linking up to Tasty Tuesday! I'll be featuring your recipe next Tuesday. Come check it out and link up again. http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/

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  18. oh, if only i had the guts! this looks amazing...and i love the addition of honey. your bread making is becoming legendary my friend. thank you for sharing with tuesday night supper club!

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  19. Question: can you make this will all white flour?

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  20. Did you use evaporated milk, dry, or cow's milk for this recipe? Thanks.

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  21. could you leave out the honey? Diabetic husband and not looking for a sweet loaf.Wondered if you have to have the honey to feed it?

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    1. I honestly don't know. I've never made it without. It's not really sweet, with only 2 tablespoons of honey, but I don't have experience cooking/baking for diabetics. You could try making it without and see what happens. Sorry I can't be of more help.

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  22. Thank you so much for posting this recipe! I have tried making whole wheat sourdough sandwich bread many times and it hasn't turned out very well at all. I've made this recipe twice now and it is soft and delicious! Thank you!

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