Delicious Sourdough Bread Sandwich Recipe

Sourdough bread sandwich recipe has become my favourite recipe during this winter. It makes a perfect sandwich for breakfast.

Sourdough bread sandwich can also be enjoyed at lunch time and at dinner time.

This low calorie sourdough bread sandwich can be paired with soups such as tomato basil soup and a creamy mushroom soup. You can also pair it with grilled portobello mushrooms, olive tapenade, hummus, and roasted vegetables.

What is a sourdough bread?

Sourdough bread is an ancient staple. Sourdough bread traces its origins back thousands of years, with its roots deeply embedded in the natural fermentation of flour and water.

The fermentation process, driven by wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria present in the environment, creates the distinct tangy flavor and characteristic airy texture of sourdough bread.

How to make a sourdough bread

The fundamental essence of sourdough lies in its starter, a living culture of wild yeast and bacteria.

This starter, often referred to as “levain” or “mother dough,” requires regular feeding with a mixture of flour and water to sustain its activity and ensure the bread’s successful rise.

The unique microorganisms present in the starter contribute not only to the bread’s leavening but also to its distinctive flavor profile.

The process of crafting sourdough bread involves a careful balance of ingredients, fermentation, and precise techniques.

Mixing flour, water, and the starter initiates the dough, followed by a series of folds, rests, and shaping to develop its gluten structure and encourage fermentation.

The dough is then proofed before baking, often in a hot, steamy environment, resulting in a beautifully crusty exterior and a soft, airy interior.

Sweet sourdough bread recipe

Here is a simple Trader Joe’s sourdough bread sandwich recipe:

for accurate measurements, see the recipe card below.

Ingredients

• Bread flour
• Lukewarm water
• Active sourdough starter
• Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix the ingredients

Start by mixing the active sourdough starter with lukewarm water in a mixing bowl. Add the bread flour as you stir. Once it has formed a shaggy dough, cover with a wet washcloth and set it aside for 30 minutes. Sprinkle salt over the dough and kneed for about 10 minutes. Set it aside for 30 minutes.

Fermentation

Perform a series of stretch and folds every 30 minutes for the next 2-3 hours, allowing the dough to ferment and rise. After fermentation, shape your loaf into your desired shapes. Let it site for 2 hours until it rises to a double size.

Bake the bread

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside. Once heated, carefully transfer the dough into the hot Dutch oven, cover it, and bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove the lid and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the crust turns golden brown. Slice the bread once it has cooled off.

Homemade Sourdough bread sandwich recipe

Delicious Sourdough Bread Sandwich Recipe

Recipe by GladysCourse: Breakfast, Brunch, SnacksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

4

hours 

Cooking time

45

minutes

Total time

5

hours 

Try this simple homemade sourdough bread sandwich recipe

Ingredients for sourdough bread

• 500g bread flour

• 350g lukewarm water

• 100g active sourdough starter

• 10g salt

• Ingredients for sourdough bread sandwiches

• Slices of your favourite cheese( cheddar, Swiss etc)

• Sliced tomatoes

• Lettuce leaves

• Sliced hass avocado

• Deli meats or your choice of protein (smoked turkey, roasted chicken, etc.)

• Mayonnaise or mustard (optional)

• Olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Making sourdough bread

• Prepare the Starter: Mix 100g of active sourdough starter with 350g of lukewarm water in a large bowl until combined.
• Mixing the Dough: Gradually add 500g of bread flour into the starter mixture while stirring. Once it forms a shaggy dough, cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
• Incorporating Salt: Sprinkle 10g of salt over the dough and knead it for about 10-15 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Rest it for 30 minutes.
• Bulk Fermentation: Perform a series of stretch and folds every 30 minutes for the next 2-3 hours, allowing the dough to ferment and rise.
• Shaping the Loaf: After fermentation, shape the dough into a round loaf and place it in a floured proofing basket or bowl lined with a cloth. Let it proof at room temperature for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
• Baking: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside. Once heated, carefully transfer the dough into the hot Dutch oven, cover it, and bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove the lid and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the crust turns golden brown. Slice it once cooled off.
• Assembling the sandwich
• Slice the Sourdough: Cut the sourdough bread into desired sandwich-sized slices.
• Prepare the Fillings: Layer slices of cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, and your choice of protein on one slice of sourdough.
• Seasoning: Optionally, spread mayonnaise or mustard on the other slice of bread and assemble the sandwich. Drizzle a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper for added flavor.
• Enjoy: Press the sandwich gently together and savor the goodness of your homemade sourdough bread sandwich!

TIPS

• Starter Care: Maintain a healthy sourdough starter by feeding it regularly with equal parts of flour and water.
• Texture Preference: Adjust the fermentation time to achieve the desired sourness and texture of the sourdough bread.
• Experiment with Fillings: Get creative with your sandwich fillings to suit your taste preferences.