Bread Machine Sourdough

Step 1

Combine 1 cups sourdough discard, ¾ cup warm water, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 ½ teaspoon granulated sugar, and 1 ½ teaspoon fine salt in the baking pan of your bread maker.

Step 2

Add 3 cups bread flour on top of the liquid ingredients.

Step 3

Sprinkle the 1 teaspoon instant or bread machine yeast on top of the flour, avoid any wet spots.

Step 4

Place the baking pan into the bread machine and select the Crusty or French loaf setting.

Step 5

Once the bread has baked, remove it from the bread machine, and turn it onto a wire mesh rack to cool as soon as possible. Brush the top with softened butter or margarine.

Step 6

Allow the sourdough bread to cool completely before slicing.

Step 7

Combine sourdough discard, water, oil, sugar, and salt in the baking pan of your bread maker.

Step 8

Add the flour on top of the liquid ingredients.

Step 9

Sprinkle the yeast on top of the flour, avoid any wet spots.

Step 10

Place the baking pan into the bread machine and select the dough setting.

Step 11

Once the dough cycle is complete, turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, and shape it into a boule or a loaf, then transfer it to a greased baking dish.

Step 12

Cover baking dishes with a clean kitchen towel and allow to rise for 45- 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.

Step 13

Near the end of the rising, preheat the oven to 350f.

Step 14

Bake your loaf at 350f for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown on top, turn onto a wire mesh cooling rack and brush the top with softened butter or margarine.