Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread The Ultimate Homemade Recipe

Directions

• Mix the Dough: Using your fingers or a dough whisk, dissolve the active sourdough starter in warm water in a large mixing basin. Whisk together honey and olive oil after adding them.
• Mix in Dry Ingredients: Fill the basin
  with flour and kosher salt. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands to produce a
  shaggy dough. After a quick kneading, cover, and allow rest for half an hour.
• Stretch and Fold: To help the dough produce gluten, gently stretch and fold it. Raise a corner, fold it over, then turn the bowl around and do it again. After 30 minutes, cover and let rest. Again, do the stretch and fold.
• Proof: After covering the dough, let it sit at room temperature for four to five hours, or until it becomes puffy and relaxed.
• Form the Loaf: Dust your workspace with flour. Roll the dough into a log and gently shape it into a 9 by 12 inch rectangle. Place the log seam-side down in a 9 by 4 inch loaf pan that has been buttered.
• Final Proof: Place a lid on the pan and let the dough proof at a cool room temperature for ten to twelve hours, preferably overnight.
• Preheat the oven: to 375°F in order to bake the bread. Grease the loaf’s top, place six to eight ice cubes in the oven to create steam, and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown.
• Cool and Serve: For optimal results, let the bread cool fully before slicing. Have fun!