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My favorite part about white bread is its versatility.

you’ve got the option to use it for anything fromturkey sandwichesto peanut butter and jelly.

Sourdough starter helps this loaf stay moist for days after baking.

On Parchment on a Cutting Board, Slices Cut from a Sourdough Sandwich Loaf Next to the Remaining Loaf

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As it stales, it becomes the perfect ingredient forFrench toastorcroutons.

This bread does take some time to maketwo days, perfect for a weekend baking project.

But its worth the commitment.

On a Cutting Board, a Sourdough Sandwich Loaf Next to Slices of Sourdough Loaf and a Small Saucer of Butter

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Making a strong starter from scratch usually takes about 2 weeks.

Tip

Dont have a starter going?

Ask around and see if anyone will share some of theirs with you.

Sourdough Sandwich Loaf with Slices Cut on a Cutting Board, Surrounded by Sandwich Ingredients (a Small Plate with Cheese, a Platter with Lettuce, a Small Plate with a Slice of Bread Topped with Turkey Slices and Tomato Slice, a Small Bowl with a Sandwich Sauce, and a Sliced Tomato)

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Whole wheat or rye flour wont work for this recipe.

These flours are thirstier, and absorb more water than refined flours like bread and all-purpose.

This will affect the overall moisture content of your dough and may result in a dense and heavy loaf.

Sandwich Made with Sourdough Sandwich Loaf Slices, Turkey Slices, Tomato Slice, and Lettuce and Stacked on a Cutting Board with the Remaining Ingredients in the Surroundings

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In this instance, white flour works best.

Youll want your starter to be at its peak.

confirm its doubled in size and bubbly throughout before mixing your dough.

Sourdough Starter Mixed with Flour for Sourdough Sandwich Loaf

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Add the honey, bread flour, salt, and butter into the bowl.

Using a rubber spatula or a wooden spoon mix the ingredients together until all of the flour is hydrated.

(The dough may be sticky at this point.

Sourdough Sandwich Loaf Dough in a Bowl

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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set it aside in a warm place for 45 minutes.

Set plastic wrap and a lightly oiled bowl aside to be ready for your finished dough.

Allow your dough to rise undisturbed until it has doubled in size, about 4 to 6 hours.

Sourdough Sandwich Loaf Dough Kneaded on a Floured Surface

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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap again and refrigerate overnight.

Line an 8x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

Grease any exposed surfaces.

Bowl of Sourdough Sandwich Loaf Recipe

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A 9x5, 8x4, or 8 12/ x 4 1/2-inch pan should work just fine.

The dough will just be a little taller or a little longer depending on what you use.

After your overnight proof, turn your dough out onto a lightly floured work surface.

Dough Pressed on a Floured Surface until Shaped into a Rectangle for Sourdough Sandwich Loaf Recipe

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Turn your dough 90 degrees.

Place your shaped dough seam-side down into your lined loaf pan.

Cover the pan with a lightly oiled piece of plastic wrap.

Dough Rectangle Folded in Half Widthwise (Like Folding a Letter) with the End Two Pieces Pressed Together

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Carefully remove the loaf from the pan and place it on top of a wire rack.

Allow your loaf to cool for 30 minutes before slicing.

This will allow the crumb to set and will make the loaf easier to slice.

Sourdough Sandwich Loaf Dough Folded Again Widthwise on a Floured Surface

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This bread keeps well for up to 1 week after baking.

I like to wrap my bread in plastic wrap as it’s really dry where I live.

This bread freezes well.

Folded Sourdough Sandwich Loaf Dough Rolled into a Short Cylinder

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Slice before freezing and double wrap in foil.

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Rolled Sourdough Sandwich Loaf Placed in a Parchment Lined Baking Pan, and Next to It, a Small Bowl of Flour and a Kitchen Towel

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Leftovers make for deliciousFrench toastandbread pudding.

If you prefer a more savory tool, try buttery homemade garliccroutons.

Lame Used to Score Sourdough Sandwich Loaf in a Baking Pan

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Egg Wash Applied Using a Pastry Brush to Proofed Sourdough Sandwich Loaf

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Sourdough Sandwich Loaf in a Parchment Lined Loaf Pan

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