Here’s a simple Easy Sourdough Sandwich Bread recipe — soft, sliceable, and perfect for everyday sandwiches while still giving you that sourdough tang.
🍞 Easy Sourdough Sandwich Bread
Ingredients (1 loaf, 9×5 pan)
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1 cup (240 g) active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)
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1 ½ cups (360 g) warm water
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1 tablespoon sugar or honey
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4 cups (480 g) bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
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Mix dough
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In a large bowl, whisk starter, warm water, and sugar/honey.
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Add flour and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
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Add oil/butter and knead (by hand 8–10 minutes, or mixer 5 minutes) until dough is smooth and elastic.
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First rise (bulk ferment)
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Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise at room temperature 4–6 hours (until doubled).
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Option: For more flavor, let it rise slowly in the fridge overnight.
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Shape dough
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Punch down dough and shape into a loaf.
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Place into a greased 9×5 loaf pan.
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Second rise
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Cover and let rise 2–3 hours at room temp (or until dough has risen about 1 inch above the pan).
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Bake
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Bake 35–40 minutes, until golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
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For a softer crust, brush with melted butter after baking.
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Cool & slice
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Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing (to avoid gummy bread).
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✨ This bread has a mild sourdough tang with a soft, fluffy crumb — perfect for sandwiches and toast.
Do you want me to also share a no-knead overnight version (less hands-on, great for beginners)?