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Everyday Sourdough Sandwich Loaf

A soft, square-cornered pan loaf enriched with a little milk and butter. Slices thin without tearing — our house sandwich bread.

Time
16 hours
Yield
1 Pullman loaf
Level
Beginner

Ingredients

Scale batch
  • 100g active starter
  • 260g whole milk (warmed)
  • 500g bread flour
  • 30g soft butter
  • 20g honey
  • 10g salt

Method

  1. 01

    Mix starter, milk, and honey. Add flour and mix to a shaggy dough. Rest 30 minutes.

  2. 02

    Add salt and butter. Slap-and-fold 6 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  3. 03

    Bulk ferment 4–5 hours at 76°F with 2 sets of coil folds in the first 90 minutes.

  4. 04

    Shape into a tight log and place seam-down in a buttered Pullman pan.

  5. 05

    Final proof 2–3 hours until the dough peeks over the rim.

  6. 06

    Bake at 400°F for 35–40 minutes to an internal temp of 200°F. Turn out onto a rack immediately.