Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Sandwich Bread Recipe

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a curious kitchen explorer, this cozy and sweet sourdough cinnamon swirl sandwich bread recipe invites you to embrace the art and deliciousness of sourdough. It produces slices of golden bread, each with a delicate swirl of cinnamon and brown sugar. It has a soft crumb and is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or with butter. We are fusing rustic tradition and warm nostalgia here. ♡

Ingredients:

• 150g active sourdough starter

• 320g warm water

• 10g fine sea salt

• 25g honey

• 20g olive oil

• 500g bread flour

• Filling: 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon + 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions:

1. Mixing the Dough:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, warm water, honey, olive oil, and salt.

• Gradually add the bread flour, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.

• Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rest for 1 hour.

2. Stretch and Folds:

• Perform a series of stretch-and-folds every 20-30 minutes for a total of 4 times.

• This helps develop gluten and strengthens the dough.

3. Fermentation:

• Choose one of the following options:

  • Room Temperature Fermentation (4-6 hours): Leave the dough covered at room temperature.

  • Cold Fermentation (12-24 hours): Place the covered dough in the refrigerator.

4. Shaping and Swirling:

• Gently stretch the dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.

• Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the dough.

• Fold half of the dough onto itself and sprinkle more of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Then fold the other side over, sprinkling the rest of the mixture. You should have a long narrow rectangle.

• Roll up the dough tightly from the bottom, pinching and tucking the ends under to seal.

5. Final Rise:

• Place the rolled dough seam-side down in a greased loaf pan.

• Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until doubled (usually 1-2 hours).

6. Baking:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

• Optionally, slash the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.

• Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and crusty.

• Tap the top of the loaf—if it sounds hollow, it's done!

7. Cooling and Enjoying:

• Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack.

• Slice warm and enjoy with butter or your favorite sandwich fillings.

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