Soft Fluffy (Lazy) Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread Recipe – Vegan (2024)

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I know what you’re thinking, why is it called “lazy” sourdough sandwich bread? Well simple, this bread uses sourdough discard, which is what you throw away (or in most sourdough bakers’ case *save*) when you feed your sourdough starter. I store mine in a mason jar in the fridge. It keeps for a month (ish) and I use it to make things like crackers, pancakes, muffins, pie crust, etc. If you’ve not been following me long, my oldest daughter is severely allergic to eggs in all forms and my husband is super sensitive to dairy so most of my baking is vegan. We do eat a lot of plant-based items simply because of the health benefits, but we are not completely vegan.

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In the case of this “lazy” bread it’s called lazy because it uses sourdough discard for that lovely sourdough flavor, but it uses instant yeast to get the bread to rise. The removes the need for a bulk overnight rise and you have bread ready in just a few hours. I use this recipe mostly when I’m making bread for the girls. It’s softer and better for sandwiches than an artisan loaf. I prefer the taste of artisan loaves, after all, I love sourdough for that sour yummy taste and that crusty crust. However, the girls devour this bread. DEVOUR. Please see below, actual GIF of my daughter eating bread.

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So let’s get to the recipe, shall we? This one is SUPER EASY.

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This lazy sourdough bread uses sourdough discard for the flavor and yeast for the rising. It's ready in a few hours and is delicious.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Kneading/Resting/Rising Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Total Time 3 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 1 loaf

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 200 grams Sourdough Starter Discard about 3/4 cup
  • 165 grams Spring Water about 2/3 cup, use any water you'd like I just recommend spring water
  • 40 grams Honey (sub Maple for a *purely* vegan bread) about 2 tbsp
  • 21 grams Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or Avocado Oil) about 2 tbsp
  • 3.5 grams Instant Yeast about 3/4 tsp
  • 350 grams All Purpose Flour about 2 1/2 cups
  • 113 grams Whole Wheat Flour about 7/8 cup
  • 10 grams Sea Salt about 2 tsp

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the sourdough discard with water. Then add honey/maple, oil and instant yeast.⁣

  • In a large bowl, add both types of flour and sea salt. Pour the liquid ingredients over top and start to mix everything together. ⁣

  • Once the bread dough starts to form, turn it out on a floured surface. Knead the dough for about 15 mins by hand until stretchy and elastic. If you have a stand mixer and dough hook you can try that for 5 mins instead. ⁣

  • Add the dough ball to an oiled bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled (about an hour). I use my oven (off) with the oven light on. ⁣

  • Line loaf pan with parchment paper.

  • After rising, turn the dough out on the counter. Flatten gently into a rectangle with your hands, then fold over 1/3 from the left, then 1/3 the right. Now roll the dough up tightly from the bottom to form a loaf shape. Tuck under the ends slightly and pinch the seams where you see them. ⁣Seams should be on the bottom and the top should have some tension but not ripping. Note: I am not amazing at loaf shaping and mine always turn out fine. Don't stress over this step.

  • Place the dough loaf in the pan. Cover the loaf lightly with a towel and let rise for 1 hour. Notes: Here is where I set the loaf on top of the stove while my oven preheats. They get a good second rise that way.

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Make 3 diagonal cuts across the top about 1/2 inch deep with a sharp blade (I dip mine in cold water before cutting). Then place the loaf in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes until it looks golden brown and sounds hollow. You can check the internal temp with a thermometer too. I prefer this method. 180-200°F is done. ⁣

  • Remove from pan let cool completely before slicing.⁣

  • If I am not going to need this loaf any time soon (within the next week), I will slice it completely and store it in the freezer in an airtight container. Toasting the frozen slices as needed is perfect and tastes great!

Keyword bread, sourdough, vegan

The kids know the bread is ready as soon as it’s out of the oven. It’s like a spidey-sense, I swear.

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Be sure to leave a comment orshoot me an emailif you have questions or try this super easy sourdough sandwich bread! I’d love to hear about it.

xoxo,

Aleah

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FAQs

What is the difference between sourdough bread and sourdough discard bread? ›

Sourdough discard bread combines sourdough discard with either active-dry or instant yeast, resulting in a quicker proofing times. In contrast, sourdough bread relies solely on an active sourdough starter for leavening.

Is sourdough bread good for sandwiches? ›

There is no limit to the kinds of flavour combinations you can make using your freshly-baked sourdough. While you can use sourdough slices to make all manner of sandwiches – from turkey to salad to iconic Aussie Vegemite and cheese sandwiches – you can also top toasted sourdough with a variety of ingredients.

Do you need to score sourdough sandwich bread? ›

About half an hour before the loaf is done rising, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F or 204 degrees C. Once the dough is properly risen, score the top of the dough with a razor blade or a really sharp kitchen knife. This isn't strictly necessary, but it does help to control how the bread rises in the oven.

Can vegans eat sourdough bread? ›

Is sourdough bread suitable for vegans? Nearly all sourdough bread is vegan-friendly. Some non-vegan ingredients, including dairy, honey, and eggs, can appear in sourdough, but those are outstanding exceptions to the rule.

Is eating sourdough discard good for you? ›

Sourdough discard is rich in probiotics, which can help promote a healthy gut microbiome and improve digestion. It's also a good source of fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, and promote feelings of fullness.

When should you throw out a sourdough discard? ›

I recommend keeping sourdough discard for about one week, but I do know others who keep it for much longer. After one week, there is a higher risk of mold or bad bacteria growing on the discard.

Why is my sourdough sandwich bread so dense? ›

One of the most common mistakes is having a dough temperature that's too low for the starter to feed on all the flour in the dough, resulting in a crumb that's dense, with fewer openings. "Starter is happiest and most active at around 75 degrees. If it's a lot colder, the process will be much slower.

What happens if you forgot to score your sourdough bread? ›

By performing cuts, you are creating weak sections on the crust that will make the dough understand where it needs to rise from. If you don't score your bread, your loaf will have no IDEA where it should rise from and it will just burst and open at its weakest point.

What is the best flour for scoring sourdough bread? ›

to pop without leaving behind an ooky texture. #baking #sourdough #sourdoughscoring #probaker.

How do you cut sourdough bread for sandwiches? ›

The idea is to turn the boule into something manageable so you can get consistent slices. I cut it in half, and then cut one of the halves in half. Then I slice off the tall part of the quarters. Slices that came from adjacent parts of load will fit together and make great sandwiches or grilled cheese sandwiches.

What is a level 5 vegan? ›

Level 5 vegans are those who are seen as incredibly committed to the vegan lifestyle, and are often hailed as “extreme vegans”. Level 5 vegans go to an extensive effort to follow a vegan lifestyle that is free of any type of animal product or animal exploitation.

What is the healthiest vegan bread? ›

Multigrain breads, whole grain breads, and breads that use sprouted grains, such as ezekiel bread are packed with health benefits and are great for a plant-based diet. Breads made from refined flours do not contain the fiber and protein that whole grain, multigrain, or sprouted grain breads offer.

Why do vegans eat sourdough bread? ›

Is sourdough bread vegan? Yes, sourdough bread is generally vegan-friendly as it has very few ingredients, all of which are vegan – bread flour, water salt, and sometimes sugar.

What is the purpose of sourdough discard? ›

It adds a delicious flavor and imparts moisture to recipes which keeps bakes tasting fresher for much longer. You can also use sourdough discard to ferment recipes which makes them healthier and easier to digest.

Do you really need to discard sourdough starter? ›

You don't have to waste flour on a daily basis if you want to maintain a sourdough starter. By adjusting how much you feed your starter and by choosing discard recipes, you don't have to discard your sourdough starter daily.

What exactly is sourdough discard? ›

What is sourdough discard? As the name suggests, sourdough discard is a portion of the sourdough starter that is removed. This process is carried out before feeding (adding fresh flour and water) in order to manage its growth and refresh the acidity levels.

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