Sourdough Sandwich Bread

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Do you want to make soft, healthy, and tasty sandwich bread at home? Try this easy Sourdough Sandwich Bread recipe. It is better than normal bread because it has no chemicals or yeast packets. It uses a natural sourdough starter, which is good for your stomach and full of flavor.

This bread is soft inside and has a golden crust. It’s perfect for toast, sandwiches, or just eating with butter and jam.

Even if you are new to baking, don’t worry. This guide uses very easy English. Just follow step-by-step and enjoy fresh homemade sourdough sandwich bread.

🥖 What is Sourdough?

Sourdough bread is made using a “starter”. A starter is a mix of flour and water that has natural bacteria and yeast. This starter helps the bread rise. It gives a little sour taste and is good for your gut.

You can make your own starter at home in 5–7 days. Or, if you already have one, you can use it in this recipe.

📝 Ingredients

For 1 large loaf:

• 1 cup (250g) active sourdough starter (bubbly and fresh)
• 1¼ cup (300ml) warm water
• 3¼ cups (400g) all-purpose flour or bread flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar (for light sweetness)
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons oil (olive oil or any neutral oil)
• Extra oil or butter for greasing the pan

🥣 Step-by-Step Recipe

1. Mix the Dough (Morning or Night)

• In a large bowl, add sourdough starter and warm water. Mix well.
• Add flour, sugar, salt, and oil. Mix with a spoon until you get a sticky dough.
• Cover the bowl with a lid or towel. Let it rest for 30 minutes.

2. Stretch and Fold (3–4 Times)

This helps make the bread soft and strong.

• Wet your hands and gently pull one side of the dough and fold it over.
• Turn the bowl and do this from all sides (like North, South, East, West).
• Do this every 30 minutes, 3–4 times.
• After the last fold, cover and let the dough rest for 4–5 hours at room temperature. The dough will rise slowly.

3. Shape and Final Rise

• Lightly flour your hands and shape the dough into a loaf (oval shape).
• Grease a bread tin with oil or butter.
• Put the dough in the tin.
• Cover and let it rise again for 2–4 hours (or overnight in the fridge). The dough should rise close to the top of the pan.

4. Bake the Bread

• Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
• Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
• Take out and tap the bottom it should sound hollow.
• Let it cool on a wire rack before cutting.

🍞 Tips for Success

• Your sourdough starter must be active and bubbly before using.
• If your kitchen is cold, rise the dough longer.
• Use a kitchen scale for better results.
• Don’t cut the bread when hot. Let it cool to get neat slices.
• Store the bread in a cloth or airtight box for 2–3 days.

🍽 Protein and Nutrition (Approx per slice)

Nutrient	Amount (1 slice – medium)
Calories	120–140 kcal
Protein	3–4g
Carbs	25–30g
Fat	2g
Fiber	1g

This bread is more filling than store bread and keeps you full longer.

✅ Why Sourdough Bread is Better

• ✔️ No yeast packet — all natural rise
• ✔️ Better digestion — friendly bacteria
• ✔️ Less sugar — healthy for everyday
• ✔️ Tastes better — rich, sour flavor
• ✔️ Soft and sandwich-ready

🥪 What You Can Make with It

• Classic egg sandwich
• Peanut butter & banana toast
• Cheese & tomato grilled sandwich
• Avocado toast
• French toast

You can even use it for croutons or bread pudding if it becomes old.

📦 Storage Tip

• Store at room temp in a cloth or bread bag.
• Lasts 2–3 days fresh.
• For longer, slice and freeze it. Reheat in toaster when needed.

💬 Final Words

This Sourdough Sandwich Bread is soft, fresh, and full of homemade love. It may take a little time, but the result is worth it. No store bread can match this flavor and health.

Make it once, and you’ll want to bake it every week!

⚠️ Disclaimer

This is a general bread recipe using a sourdough starter. If you have allergies to gluten or wheat, or any health issue, talk to a doctor or diet expert first. Always use clean hands and bowls while baking.