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Sourdough Subway Bread

Sourdough Subway Bread Recipe

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Prep Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (240g) active sourdough starter
  • 3 1/2 cups (440g) bread flour
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm water
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for the bowl
  • 1 tbsp melted butter, for brushing

Method
 

  1. Stir the starter and warm water together, then mix in the flour, sugar, salt, and olive oil until no dry flour remains.
  2. Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, checking with the windowpane test.
  3. Let the dough bulk rise for about 3 hours, folding it over itself at the 1-hour and 2-hour marks.
  4. Divide into 6 pieces and shape each into a 6 to 7-inch log, seam-side down on a lined tray.
  5. Let the shaped rolls proof for about 45 minutes, until soft and puffy.
  6. Score each roll, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18 to 20 minutes until golden and 200°F (93°C) inside, then brush with melted butter.

Notes

Make sure your starter is truly active before you start, a sluggish starter is the most common reason this dough underperforms. If your schedule is tight, you can shape the rolls and refrigerate them overnight before the final proof, just let them come back to room temperature and puff up again before baking.