Sourdough Bread for the Bread Machine
Experience the rustic charm of homemade sourdough with the convenience of your bread machine! This Sourdough Bread for the Bread Machine recipe combines the tangy flavor of an active sourdough starter with a perfect balance of all-purpose and bread flours for a soft yet structured loaf. With just 10 minutes of prep time, your machine takes care of the kneading, proofing, and baking, delivering a golden-brown crust and tender interior every time. Enhanced by a touch of sugar, a pinch of salt, and a hint of butter, this bread is as versatile as it is delicious—perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying warm with butter. Whether you're a seasoned sourdough enthusiast or new to bread making, this recipe is a no-fuss way to bake bakery-quality bread at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams Active sourdough starter
- 240 milliliters Warm water
- 360 grams All-purpose flour
- 120 grams Bread flour
- 9 grams Salt
- 12 grams Granulated sugar
- 15 grams Unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly. Feed it several hours before starting the recipe if necessary.
Add the ingredients to the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Typically, this begins with the liquid ingredients (sourdough starter and warm water).
Add all-purpose flour and bread flour on top of the liquid ingredients, making sure to create a little well in the center for the dry ingredients.
Add the salt, sugar, and softened butter into the well. Make sure the salt doesn't directly touch the yeast for the best results.
Select the 'Basic' or 'Sourdough' cycle on the bread machine, depending on your machine's settings. Choose your crust preference (light, medium, or dark) if applicable.
Start the cycle and allow the machine to knead, proof, and bake the bread automatically.
Once the cycle completes, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine and allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Turn the bread out onto a wire rack and let it cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.2 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 439 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 58 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
