Discover the joy of homemade artisan bread with this Easy Wheat Sourdough Bread (ABM) recipe, specially crafted for use in a bread machine. This wholesome loaf combines the tangy depth of an active sourdough starter with the nutty richness of whole wheat flour, lightly sweetened with honey and enriched with olive oil for a tender, flavorful crumb. Perfect for seasoned bakers and beginners alike, this recipe offers an optional touch of instant yeast for quicker rising, ensuring consistent results every time. With just 10 minutes of prep and your bread machine doing the heavy lifting, you’ll have a golden-brown, bakery-worthy sourdough that's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or as a simple accompaniment to soups and salads. Savor homemade comfort with a loaf packed with rustic flavors and natural goodness!
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Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly before starting.
Add the ingredients to your bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Typically, wet ingredients (sourdough starter, water, olive oil, and honey) are added first, followed by dry ingredients (salt, whole wheat flour, bread flour, and yeast, if using).
Place the bread machine pan into the machine and select the 'Basic' or 'Whole Wheat' cycle, depending on your machine. If using the yeast-free sourdough method, choose the cycle with the longest rise time, such as the 'Dough' cycle, and bake separately using the 'Bake' function if needed.
Start the machine and allow it to mix, knead, and rise the dough. Monitor the dough during mixing; if it is too sticky, add a tablespoon of bread flour at a time, or if it’s too dry, add a teaspoon of water.
When the baking cycle is complete, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine, and turn the bread out onto a cooling rack. Let it cool completely before slicing to allow flavors to develop and the crumb to set properly.
Serve the bread warm or at room temperature, plain or with butter, jam, or any topping of your choice. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Serving size | (916g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 1923.5 |
Total Fat 36.6g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 6.0g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 3561.6mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 356.4g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 42.4g | 0% |
Total Sugars 19.1g | |
Protein 58.8g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 135.0mg | 0% |
Iron 18.6mg | 0% |
Potassium 1426.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories