Bread Machine Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread (Dough Cycle)

 

This soft sourdough discard sandwich bread is made using the bread machine for easy mixing and kneading, with the option to bake it right in the machine or finish it in the oven. It’s a great way to use unfed sourdough discard while still getting a reliable rise thanks to yeast. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, and everyday bread, this recipe works for 1 lb, 1½ lb, and 2 lb loaves and is beginner-friendly. Whether you use the dough cycle or the full bread machine bake, this loaf turns out soft, fluffy, and delicious every time.

Bread Machine Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread (Dough Cycle)

This recipe uses unfed sourdough discard plus yeast for a reliable rise.

2 LB LOAF (Bread Machine) This is the size I made in the video

Add ingredients to the bread machine pan in this order:

·       1 cup + 2 tablespoons (250 g) warm water (100–110°F)

·       1/2 cup (100 g) sourdough discard (unfed starter or active)

·       1 tablespoon (20 g) honey or sugar

·       4 tablespoons (50 g) butter, melted

·       4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour or bread flour (or 620 g fresh milled hard wheat + egg or 1 Tbs sunflower lecithin + autolyze)

·       2 teaspoons (10 g) salt

·       2 1/4 teaspoons (7 g) instant yeast

Bread Machine Settings

·       Dough Cycle → for baking in a loaf pan

·       OR

·       Basic / White Bread Cycle → for baking fully in the machine

o   Light or Medium crust

After Dough Cycle (Loaf Pan Method)

1.    Remove dough when cycle ends.

2.    Shape into a loaf.

3.    Place in a greased 10×5-inch or 9x5 loaf pan or divide into 2 smaller loaves.

4.    Cover and let rise until dough has risen above the edge, about 30-45 minutes.

5.    Score top of loaf with lame, optionally.

6.    Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes.

7.    Cool before slicing for best crumb and texture.

1½ LB LOAF – Bread Machine

·       3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon (190 g) warm water

·       1/3 cup (75 g) sourdough discard

·       2 teaspoons (15 g) honey or sugar

·       3 tablespoons (38 g) melted butter

·       3 cups (375 g) flour (or 465 g fresh milled hard wheat + 1 egg 1 Tbs sunflower lecithin + autolyze)

·       1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 g) salt

·       1 3/4 teaspoons (5.5 g) instant yeast

Settings

·       Dough Cycle or Basic / White Bread Cycle

If baking in oven: use an 8.5x4.5 or 9×5-inch pan, bake 30 minutes at 350°F.

1 LB LOAF – Bread Machine

·       1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon (130 g) warm water

·       1/4 cup (50 g) sourdough discard

·       1 1/2 teaspoons (10 g) honey or sugar

·       2 tablespoons (25 g) melted butter

·       2 cups (250 g) flour (or 310 g fresh milled hard wheat + 1 egg or 1 Tbs sunflower lecithin + autolyze)

·       1 teaspoon (5 g) salt

·       1 1/4 teaspoons (4 g) instant yeast

Settings

·       Dough Cycle or Basic / White Bread Cycle

If baking in oven: use a small loaf pan, bake 25–30 minutes at 350°F.

Bread Machine Tip (Important)

Check the dough 5–10 minutes into kneading:

·       Dough should form a smooth, soft ball

·       If sticky → add 1 tablespoon flour at a time

·       If dry → add 1 teaspoon water at a time

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Used in this recipe:

 

Cast Iron Bread Pans (8.5x 4.5") and (10x5")

 

Cast Iron Melting Pot & Basting Brush

Scoring Lame

SAF Instant Yeast

Redmonds Real Salt

 

The Best Oven Gloves

Bread Bow Knife

My Bread Machine

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You can also make this sourdough discard yeast bread using a mixer instead of the bread machine! Here's how: