Description
Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread is a delightful and practical way to use up leftover sourdough starter while creating a soft, flavorful loaf that’s perfect for any meal. This beginner-friendly bread recipe combines the tanginess of sourdough with the lightness of commercial yeast, resulting in a tender crumb that’s ideal for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying with butter. With minimal prep time and straightforward steps, you’ll have freshly baked bread that elevates everyday meals into something special.
Ingredients
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- 120g (½ cup) lukewarm water
- 120g (½ cup) lukewarm milk
- 7g (2 ½ tsp) instant yeast
- 25g (2 tbsp) granulated sugar
- 406g (3 ¼ cups) bread flour
- 100g (approx. ½ cup) sourdough discard
- 8g (1 ½ tsp) salt
- 45g (3 tbsp) room-temperature butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix lukewarm water, milk, sugar, and yeast. If using active dry yeast, wait until foamy.
- Stir in flour, sourdough discard, and salt until shaggy dough forms. Add softened butter and knead until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for 1 to 1½ hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, place it in a lined pan, and let it rise until it exceeds the rim.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for about 35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg