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Whole Wheat Sourdough Sandwich Bread

Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 180
This hearty whole wheat sourdough bread is perfect for sandwiches, offering a tangy flavor and wholesome texture.

Ingredients

Flours

  • 2 ¼ cups cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 ¼ cups cups bread flour

Water

  • 1 ¼ cups cups warm water (80-90℉)

Starter

  • ⅓ cup cup active sourdough starter (or discard less than one week old)

Fats and sweeteners

  • 3 tablespoons tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
  • 1 tablespoon tablespoon honey

Salt

  • 3 ¼ teaspoons teaspoons Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt

Instructions 

  • Mix flours and water, rest for 1 hour.
  • Add starter, butter, honey, and salt; mix until cohesive. Rest for 15 minutes.
  • Perform 4 folds every 15 minutes, then let the dough rise until doubled (4-12 hours).
  • Shape the dough into a loaf, place in buttered pan, and proof for 2-4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F, bake for 30-40 minutes, then cool before slicing.

Notes

For best flavor, refrigerate the shaped dough overnight before proofing.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $15
Course: bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sourdough, Whole Wheat