Sourdough White for the Bread Machine

Discover the perfect harmony of ease and artisanal flavor with this "Sourdough White for the Bread Machine" recipe, a beginner-friendly way to create bakery-quality bread at home. Featuring the tangy complexity of active sourdough starter, this hands-off recipe combines warm water, a touch of honey, and a splash of olive oil with bread flour and salt to deliver a soft, flavorful loaf with a light crust. Designed specifically for your bread machine, it simplifies every step of the process—from kneading to baking—while still delivering the signature taste of sourdough. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying on its own, this recipe is a must-try for sourdough enthusiasts looking for the convenience of automation without sacrificing flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:185 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Sourdough starter (active and bubbly)
• 0.75 cup Warm water (around 85–90°F)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (or any neutral oil)
• 1 tablespoon Honey (or sugar)
• 2.5 cups Bread flour
• 1.25 teaspoons Salt

Directions

Step 1

Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly. Feed it a few hours before starting to guarantee good fermentation.

Step 2

Add the warm water, olive oil, and honey to the bread machine pan.

Step 3

Spoon in the sourdough starter on top of the liquids.

Step 4

Add the bread flour evenly over the wet ingredients to create a barrier. This helps prevent the salt from interfering with the yeast until kneading starts.

Step 5

Sprinkle the salt on top of the flour.

Step 6

Place the bread machine pan into the machine and select the 'Basic' or 'White Bread' cycle. For machines with a separate crust option, choose 'Light' or 'Medium' depending on preference.

Step 7

Press start and let the bread machine handle mixing, proofing, and baking.

Step 8

Once the bread is done, carefully remove it from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(632.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1316.0

Total Fat 18.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2957.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 249.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 1.1g
Protein 39.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 52.8mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 360.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.5%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 75.6%