Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread
Here is a wonderful soft sourdough sandwich bread recipe you can use with your existing starter. This recipe yields a deliciously tender and flavorful loaf, perfect for sandwiches or toast. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Enjoy the Magical process and the delightful aroma of freshly baked bread!
Equipment
- Existing Sourdough Starter
- mixer
- oven
- food temperature probe
Ingredients
- 200 g active sourdough starter
- 500 g bread flour
- 250 g water warm
- 50 g butter unsalted, softened
- 50 6 sugar
- 10 g salt fine, sea
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, active sourdough starter, sugar, melted butter, flour, and salt. Mix until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. *Add more flour in Tablespoon increments until you can handle the dough and it’s not sticky.
- First Rise (Bulk Fermentation): Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Shape the Dough: After the first rise, punch down the dough to release any air bubbles. Shape it into a loaf or your desired shape and place it in a greased loaf pan or on a baking sheet.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Second Rise (Final Proof): Cover the shaped dough with a damp cloth and let it rise for another 2-4 hours, or until it has doubled in size again.
- Bake: Bake the bread in the pre-heated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Oven heat can fluctuate, so some loaves of bread may require up to 60 minutes of baking. Always use a thermometer to ensure the center of the loaf reaches between 195°F and 200°F for perfect doneness.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
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Notes
Here are the magical correspondences for sourdough starter, wheat flour, and Sourdough Bread:
Sourdough Starter
Element: Earth and Water
Planet: Saturn
Deities: Demeter, Ceres (goddesses of agriculture and grain)
Magical Properties: Transformation, growth, nurturing, patience, and abundance
Uses: Sourdough starter can be used in spells and rituals related to personal growth, transformation, and abundance. It symbolizes the nurturing and transformative power of nature. Wheat Flour
Element: Earth
Planet: Venus
Deities: Demeter, Ceres, and other grain deities
Magical Properties: Fertility, prosperity, grounding, and nourishment
Uses: Wheat flour can be used in spells and rituals for fertility, prosperity, and grounding. It represents nourishment and the sustenance of life. Sourdough Bread
Element: Earth and Water
Planet: Saturn
Deities: Demeter, Ceres (goddesses of agriculture and grain)
Magical Properties: Transformation, growth, nurturing, patience, abundance, and community Uses: Sourdough bread can be used in spells and rituals related to personal growth, transformation, and abundance. It symbolizes the nurturing and transformative power of nature and the importance of community and sharing. These correspondences can help you incorporate sourdough starter and wheat flour into your magical practices, enhancing your connection to the natural world and the energies they represent. You can find more inspiration and ideas on [Hedge Witch Cottage](https://hedgewitchcottage.com/).
Element: Earth and Water
Planet: Saturn
Deities: Demeter, Ceres (goddesses of agriculture and grain)
Magical Properties: Transformation, growth, nurturing, patience, and abundance
Uses: Sourdough starter can be used in spells and rituals related to personal growth, transformation, and abundance. It symbolizes the nurturing and transformative power of nature. Wheat Flour
Element: Earth
Planet: Venus
Deities: Demeter, Ceres, and other grain deities
Magical Properties: Fertility, prosperity, grounding, and nourishment
Uses: Wheat flour can be used in spells and rituals for fertility, prosperity, and grounding. It represents nourishment and the sustenance of life. Sourdough Bread
Element: Earth and Water
Planet: Saturn
Deities: Demeter, Ceres (goddesses of agriculture and grain)
Magical Properties: Transformation, growth, nurturing, patience, abundance, and community Uses: Sourdough bread can be used in spells and rituals related to personal growth, transformation, and abundance. It symbolizes the nurturing and transformative power of nature and the importance of community and sharing. These correspondences can help you incorporate sourdough starter and wheat flour into your magical practices, enhancing your connection to the natural world and the energies they represent. You can find more inspiration and ideas on [Hedge Witch Cottage](https://hedgewitchcottage.com/).