Soft & Fluffy Sourdough Sandwich Bread

The Perfect Everyday Bread! 🍞✨

If you’re looking for a versatile, soft, and naturally leavened sourdough bread, this is the only recipe you need! This dough makes amazing sandwich loaves, burger buns, and dinner rolls—perfect for everything from grilled cheese to burgers and sliders.

Using active sourdough starter, butter, and honey, this bread has the perfect balance of fluffiness and chew, with a subtle tang that makes it even more flavorful than store-bought.

Why You’ll Love This Sourdough Bread & Buns Recipe

✔ Soft, Fluffy & Slightly Chewy – The perfect sandwich texture!✔ Naturally Leavened – No commercial yeast needed.✔ One Dough, Many Uses – Makes sandwich bread, burger buns, or dinner rolls!✔ Stays Fresh Longer – Thanks to sourdough’s natural fermentation.

The Recipe: Sourdough Sandwich Bread & Buns

Ingredients:

• 150g active sourdough starter

• 250g water

• 4 tbsp butter, melted

• 15g milk

• 9g salt

• 12g honey

• 500g all-purpose flour

📌 Pro Tip: Make sure your sourdough starter is bubbly and active before using!

Instructions:

Step 1: Mix & Knead the Dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine sourdough starter, water, flour, honey, and salt.

2. In a separate bowl, melt the butter, then stir in the milk.

3. Add the butter-milk mixture to the dough and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 6–12 hours).

📌 Slow Rise Option: If you prefer, let the dough rise overnight for even better flavor!

Step 2: Shape for Sandwich Bread, Buns, or Rolls

📌 For Sandwich Bread:5. Lightly grease a loaf pan.6. Shape the dough into a tight log and place it in the pan.7. Cover and let rise again until puffy and just above the pan’s edge (about 2–4 hours).

📌 For Burger Buns or Dinner Rolls:5. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions for burger buns or 12 smaller portions for dinner rolls.6. Shape into smooth, round balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.7. Cover and let rise until light and fluffy.

📌 For Extra Soft Buns: Brush with melted butter before baking!

Step 3: Bake to Perfection

8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

9. Bake according to your shape:

   • Sandwich Loaf: 45–50 minutes

   • Burger Buns & Dinner Rolls: 20 minutes

10. Once baked, immediately rub butter on top to keep them soft.

11. Let cool before slicing or serving!

📌 Want a Shinier Crust? Brush the dough with an egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp water) before baking.

How to Store & Reheat

🥡 To Store: Keep in an airtight container at room temp for up to 5 days.🔥 To Reheat: Lightly toast for extra flavor!❄️ To Freeze: Slice and freeze the bread, or store buns in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

📌 Freezing Tip: For best results, wrap tightly in plastic wrap before freezing.

How to Use This Bread & Buns

🍔 For Burgers & Sliders – Soft and perfect for homemade burgers!🥪 For Sandwiches & Toast – Ideal for deli sandwiches or grilled cheese.🍞 As Dinner Rolls – Serve with soup or buttered with honey.🍳 For Breakfast Toast – Amazing with eggs, jam, or avocado!

📌 Make It Sweet! Add cinnamon and raisins for a breakfast loaf!

Why This Sourdough Bread & Buns Recipe is a Must-Try!

This soft, fluffy, and naturally leavened sourdough bread is versatile, easy to make, and way better than store-bought! Whether you’re making sandwich loaves, burger buns, or dinner rolls, this recipe does it all!

If you make this, tag me on Instagram @Weeknight_Homemaker—I’d love to see your fresh-baked bread!

Happy baking! 

🍞💛Lauren

The Weeknight Homemaker