Soft Homemade Sourdough Sandwich Bread

  • cup (200g)active bubbly sourdough starter
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml)warm water(around 80°F / 26°C)
  • 5 cups (600g)bread flour(or all-purpose flour)
  • 2 tablespoonssugar or honey
  • 2 teaspoonssea salt
  • 3 tablespoonssoftened butter(or olive oil)

Optional for Enhanced Softness

  • 2 tablespoonsmilk powder(for a tender crumb)
  • 1 tablespoonolive oilbrushed on top before baking

Tools You’ll Need

  • 2 loaf pans or 4 mini pans (like in your photo)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Dough scraper
  • Kitchen towel or plastic wrap
  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp knife or lame for scoring

Step-by-Step Instructions

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