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Sourdough Sandwich Bread

Mekeala
Gut healthy Sandwich Bread
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Additional Time (Fermenting) 16 hours
Total Time 17 hours 3 minutes
Servings 2 Loafs
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Two 9 inch x 9 inch loaf Pan
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter softened or coconut oil (Room Temperature)
  • 2 TBL Honey or Sugar If using Sugar, note that it will be 24g
  • 1 cup Sourdough Starter bubbly and active
  • 2 1/2 cups Water Spring water
  • 1 Egg Egg wash

Dry Ingredients

  • 8 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 TBL Salt

Instructions
 

  • To a stand mixer, add all of the ingredients. I like to add the flour last, so I can add a bit less or more depending on my starter's hydration.
  • Knead until dough is stretchy and smooth. You want it to pull away from the sides of the mixing bowl and be smooth and elastic – about 10 minutes. It should pass the windowpane test.
  • Allow to bulk rise for 10-12 hours in a warm place like on top of a stove or refrigerator.
  • Divide dough in two equal parts.
  • Shape by rolling the dough flat into a rectangle and rolling it up.
  • Add dough to buttered loaf pans.
  • Second rise for 2-4 hours at room temperature, or until doubled.
  • Bake at 375 for 35-45 minutes, or until golden on top. You can add an optional egg wash for more browning. *Depends on your oven*
  • Allow to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • *Some people have said making two loaves is too much for their stand mixer to handle. This depends on the type of stand mixer you have. If you have a standard KitchenAid mixer, you may want to halve the recipe and make one loaf.
  • Use really soft butter and cube it up so it blends easier.
  • Don’t over ferment the dough. It will turn into a wet sloppy disaster that won’t rise well. Still edible. Maybe. It could also be turned into sourdough croutons.
  • When making the dough, using a stand mixer makes the process much easier and hands off. You can also do this with your hands.