Homemade Sourdough Easy Sandwich Bread

Calling all homeschool moms, join me in my kitchen as we indulge in the wonderful world of homemade sourdough sandwich bread together! Picture this: amidst the joys and challenges of homeschooling and the luxury of not rushing out the door in the morning, an easy recipe brings the whole family together - baking homemade sourdough sandwich bread! As the aroma fills your cozy kitchen, turning simple ingredients into a delicious loaf becomes a cherished part of your homeschool routine. Join me in embracing the art of breadmaking, adding a sprinkle of warmth to our homeschool days, and creating unforgettable moments with our loved ones. Enjoy slicing into pure homemade goodness and savor the satisfaction of nurturing bellies and hearts!

Ingredients:
1 cup warm water (at least 110 degrees) 
1 Tablespoon active yeast 
2 Tablespoons raw honey 
2 Tablespoons olive oil 
1 1/2 teaspoon salt 
2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour 
1 cup whole-wheat flour 
1/3 cup unfed sourdough starter  

Directions: 

1. For this recipe, we will use a bread maker as a shortcut. 
2. Set bread maker to dough cycle. 
3. First, Add 1 cup warm water (at least 110 degrees) and 1 tablespoon active yeast and leave it alone for about 5 minutes.  
4. Next, add 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. 
5. Finally, add 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole-wheat flour, and 1/3 cup under sourdough starter. 
6. Start the beadmaker and let it mix for 13 minutes. 
7. The dough should pull away from the sides. 
8. Coat a large bowl with olive oil or butter. 
9. Remove the dough from the beadmaker and place in the bowl that is coated. Set in a warm area for 1 hour. 
10. The dough should double in size, punch it down, shape in doing some stretch and folds. Then place in a loaf pan. Don’t forget to coat the loaf pan.
11. Let it rise for 20 more minutes. 
12. Preheat over to 375. 
13. Bake for 35 minutes.
14. Take it out of the oven and remove from the pan. Let it cool and then slice! 

And there you have it, a homemade sourdough sandwich bread filled with the love and satisfaction of baking it yourself. Now, go and make that ultimate sandwich, share it with loved ones, or simply savor each bite knowing you've mastered the art of breadmaking. Here's to many more baking adventures and countless moments of bread bliss!