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Soft, Fluffy Sourdough Sandwich Bread Loaf

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A beginner-friendly recipe for a soft, sliceable sourdough loaf perfect for everyday sandwiches and toasting, featuring a buttery crumb.

Ingredients

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  • 150g active sourdough starter
  • 325g warm filtered water
  • 20g avocado oil
  • 25g honey
  • 500g unbleached bread flour
  • 10g salt

Instructions

  1. Combine the active starter, warm water, avocado oil, and honey in a large bowl. Mix until the liquid looks milky.
  2. Add the bread flour and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix by hand until a shaggy dough forms and no dry flour remains. Cover the bowl.
  3. Rest the dough for 1 hour (autolyse period).
  4. Perform 4 sets of stretch and folds, spacing each set 30 minutes apart. Gently stretch and fold the dough over itself until it gains structure.
  5. After the final set of folds, cover the dough and allow it to bulk ferment for 4 to 8 hours, or until it has increased in volume by about 30-50% and shows signs of life. The duration depends on your kitchen temperature.
  6. Gently shape the dough into a tight log and place it seam-side down into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  7. Cover the pan and allow the dough to proof at room temperature for 1 to 3 hours, or until it has crowned slightly above the rim of the pan.
  8. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  9. Bake the loaf for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 205°F (96°C).
  10. Remove the bread from the pan immediately after baking and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • For a slightly sweeter loaf suitable for picky eaters, you can substitute 10g of the bread flour with whole wheat flour.
  • This bread is excellent for French toast or grilled cheese sandwiches.
  • If you are interested in structured eating plans, consider looking into meal planning services.

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