Easy “No Knead” Sourdough Sandwich Bread

It’s the recipe you have all been (so patiently) waiting for-Easy “No Knead” Sourdough Sandwich Bread!

Now, you may wonder why the “No Knead” is in quotations.  It is because while there isn’t any true kneading and very little working of the dough altogether, there is still a little bit of work.  But don’t fear! It’s just a couple of easy folds and that’s it, I promise!

This bread is so simple, soft, and wonderful for sandwiches or toast.  It doesn’t require a stand mixer and doesn’t require intense kneading.  The ingredients list is short and the bread is awesome.

After you get the hang of this Easy “No Knead” Sourdough Sandwich Bread recipe feel free to sub about 30% of the flour for whole grain flour, or the sugar for honey, or the milk for buttermilk.  It really is a fun adaptable recipe.

All you the equipment you need for this recipe is a bowl and bread pans! And 6 simple ingredients.

Easy “No Knead” Sourdough Sandwich Bread

Yield: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 600g flour
• 430g milk
• 150g sourdough starter, active
• 60g sugar or honey
• 55g butter, room temp
• 8g salt

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Stir together with your hands or a spoon (I recommend hands, just get right in there), mixing well until all ingredients are incorporated. It is ok if things look a little clumpy or wet at this point.  It will all smooth out.
2. Cover the bowl and let dough rest for 30-60 minutes.
3. After the rest is up, stretch the dough up and over onto itself in a series of stretch and folds. Make one complete round of stretch and folds then cover and let rest for another 15-30 minutes.
4. After the second rest is up, take the dough out onto the counter without flour. Using your hands, take the dough by the center and pull it up, then fold it down onto itself.  Basically make an upside down U with the dough then fold the ends under so that it has a smooth top. Then grab the center of the dough from the sides again and repeat. Repeat these folds for 4-6 times. (See this video to get a visual of what I mean.)
5. Again cover and rest for the final time, another 15-30 minutes.
6. After the final rest is over, do one last set of folds on the counter.  At this point the dough should be quite smooth and not very sticky.  It should feel bouncy and elastic. If it doesn’t, don’t stress it. Simply do another rest and set of folds.
7. When done with the folds, cover and let rise until double approximately 6-8 hours.
8. When the dough is double, remove from bowl and place onto a floured counter.  Divide the dough in half then shape each half into a loaf (using flour as needed).  Place in a lightly oiled bread pan.
9. Cover the bread pans (I like to use a clean garbage bag) and let rise again until the loaves have doubled or have reached just above the top of the pan and are very jiggly when moved, approximately another 6-8 hours.
10. When fully risen, bake at 375*f until browned and fragrant, about 25-30 minutes.
11. Take out of the pans when done baking and allow to cool on a cooling rack. Enjoy!

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Easy "No Knead" Sourdough Sandwich Bread

All you need for this Easy "No Knead" Sourdough Sandwich Bread is a bowl, bread pans, and 6 simple ingredients! Soft, fluffy sourdough sandwich bread that is perfect for sandwiches or toast is what you'll get.

Ingredients

• 600 g flour
• 430 g milk
• 150 g sourdough starter active
• 60 g sugar or honey
• 55 g butter room temp
• 8 g salt

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Stir together with your hands or a spoon (I recommend hands, just get right in there), mixing well until all ingredients are incorporated. It is ok if things look a little clumpy or wet at this point.  It will all smooth out.
2. Cover the bowl and let dough rest for 30-60 minutes.
3. After the rest is up, stretch the dough up and over onto itself in a series of stretch and folds. Make one complete round of stretch and folds then cover and let rest for another 15-30 minutes.
4. After the second rest is up, take the dough out onto the counter without flour. Using your hands, take the dough by the center and pull it up, then fold it down onto itself.  Basically make an upside down U with the dough then fold the ends under so that it has a smooth top. Then grab the center of the dough from the sides again and repeat. Repeat these folds for 4-6 times. (See this video to get a visual of what I mean.)
5. Again cover and rest for the final time, another 15-30 minutes.
6. After the final rest is over, do one last set of folds on the counter.  At this point the dough should be quite smooth and not very sticky.  It should feel bouncy and elastic.When done with the folds, cover and let rise until double approximately 6-8 hours.
7. When the dough is double, remove from bowl and place onto a floured counter.  Divide the dough in half then shape each half into a loaf (using flour as needed).  Place in a lightly oiled bread pan.
8. Cover the bread pans (I like to use a clean garbage bag) and let rise again until doubled or have reached just above the top of the pan and are very jiggly when moved, approximately another 6-8 hours.
9. When fully risen, bake at 375*f until browned and fragrant, about 20-25 minutes.Take out of the pans when done baking and allow to cool on a cooling rack. Enjoy!

Now that you have the perfect no knead sourdough sandwich bread, tell me; what is your favorite sandwich fillings?? Let me know in the comments, because everybody loves a good sandwich 😉