SANDWICH · MEDIUM
Soft Sourdough Sandwich Loaf
A tender, square-topped milk loaf that slices clean for everyday sandwiches.
30 min
Prep
14h
Rest
40 min
Bake
1 large loaf
Yield
Medium
Difficulty
Total time: 15h 10 min
Ingredients
Steps
1
Mix and knead dough. ⏱ 10 min
2
Bulk fermentation. ⏱ 4 hours
3
Shape and pan. ⏱ 10 min
4
Cold proof and final rise. ⏱ 10 hours
5
Bake until golden. ⏱ 40 min
Step-by-step baking
1
Knead Combine all ingredients; knead 8–10 min to a soft, smooth dough. ⏱ 10 minutes
2
Bulk Ferment 4 h at 26°C with 2 sets of folds, until risen by half. ⏱ 4 hours
3
Shape Divide, roll into coils and place in a buttered loaf tin. ⏱ 10 minutes
4
Proof Cold-proof overnight, then bring to room temp until just below the rim. ⏱ 10 hours
5
Bake Bake at 190°C for ~40 min to 90°C internal. Brush with butter while warm. ⏱ 40 minutes
Tips
🧈 Soft Crust
Buttering the hot crust keeps it tender for sandwiches.
🔪 Clean Slices
Cool completely before slicing to avoid squashing the crumb.