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Simple Sourdough Sandwich Bread

I created this recipe in a venture to find a sourdough sandwich bread that was soft, tasty, but also simple and easy to make. It is the only sandwich bread we eat!
I highly recommend weighing ingredients for most accurate results.
Makes 2 loaves
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Ingredients
  

  • 160 g active sourdough starter
  • 480 g water
  • 40 g sugar (can substitute honey)
  • 800 g bread flour* (see notes)
  • 16 g salt
  • 3 T butter softened

Instructions
 

  • Mix ingredients together in a large bowl or mixer until dough is smooth.
    Alternately, mix until just combined and then do a series of stretch and folds every 30 minutes for the first two hours.
  • Cover and let rest until almost doubled. This can take 6-12 hours depending on your room temperature.
  • After dough has doubled, pour out onto a lightly floured surface, and divide into loaves. Press the dough ball flat to remove any large air bubbles before shaping into a loaf.
    Place in well-oiled bread pans and cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap.
    Let rise until dough reaches the top of the bread pan, typically 4-6 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375°. Score loaves with a razor blade or sharp knife.
    Bake until golden brown, 40-45 minutes.
  • Let cool before slicing