Description
Beginner sweet sourdough bread is soft, lightly sweet, and simple to make with clear steps and reliable rise. Perfect for first time sourdough bakers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 3 cups bread flour
- 3/4 cup whole milk warmed
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 2 tablespoons whole milk (for milk wash)
Instructions
- Whisk sourdough starter, milk, egg, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add bread flour and mix until a soft dough forms. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
- Knead the dough for 5 minutes until elastic. Add butter one tablespoon at a time and knead 4 minutes more until smooth and slightly tacky.
- Shape the dough into a ball, place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise at room temperature until doubled, about 4 hours.
- Turn the dough onto a clean surface, gently deflate, and shape into a loaf. Place into a greased 9 by 5 inch loaf pan.
- Cover and proof until the dough rises just above the pan edge, about 2 1/2 hours.
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Brush the top gently with milk.
- Bake for 32 minutes until lightly golden and the internal temperature reaches 190°F.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use room temperature egg for better dough incorporation.
- Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly before starting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American