The Easiest Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread
Discover the Easiest Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread—a delightful recipe that transforms your sourdough discard into a soft, fluffy loaf perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying warm with butter. This bread not only minimizes waste but also offers a subtle tang from the sourdough starter. Dairy-free and refined sugar-free, it caters to various dietary needs, making it an excellent addition to any meal. With simple techniques and wholesome ingredients, even beginner bakers can master this recipe in just a few hours. Impress your family and friends with this versatile bread at brunches or as part of your meal prep.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 180g (¾ cup) warm water
- 7g (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 60g (¼ cup) honey
- 120g (1 cup) whole wheat flour
- 343g (2 ½ cups) bread flour
- 180g (¾ cup) sourdough discard
- 10g (1 ½ tsp) salt
- 60g (¼ cup) olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, honey, and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Add whole wheat flour, bread flour, sourdough discard, salt, and olive oil; knead for about 15 minutes until smooth.
- Perform the windowpane test to check dough readiness.
- Shape the dough into a ball, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (40 minutes to 1 hour).
- Divide the dough into two portions; shape each into loaves and place in greased pans.
- Allow the loaves to rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches around 190°F.
- Cool on wire racks before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg