Soft Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread : Perfect for Everyday Toast & Lunch
This soft and fluffy sourdough sandwich bread is your new go-to loaf for daily toast, grilled cheese, or lunchbox sandwiches. Made with sourdough discard, it’s a great way to stretch your starter while keeping things easy and approachable. No overly long fermentation—just simple, delicious homemade bread with that classic sourdough tang and a tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- rise time: 2.5 hrs
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
Ingredients
1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
¾ cup warm milk or water
2 tbsp sugar or honey
2 tbsp melted butter or oil
2 ¾ cups all-purpose or bread flour
1 tsp salt
1 ½ tsp instant yeast
Instructions
In a bowl, combine warm milk/water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Stir in sourdough discard and melted butter.
Add flour and salt. Mix into a dough, then knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth.
Cover and let rise for 1–2 hours, until doubled.
Punch down and shape into a log. Place into a greased 9×5” loaf pan.
Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
Cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 4g