Simple Sourdough Sandwich Loaf

Warm milk and butter to 90-100 Degrees F

In a large bowl add: 1. milk 2. butter 3. salt 4. sugar 5. starter

Add in 1 1/2 cups of flour and mix together. The consistency will be close to a pancake batter.

Slowly add the remaining flour until a dough ball begins to form.

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and kneed until the dough is smooth

place the dough into a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap

Perform 4 coil pulls 30 mins apart

Perform 2 coil pulls 60 mins apart

turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a rectangle

roll the dough into a log and place in greased 9x5pan.

Plastic wrap and refridgerate overnight for at least 12 hours

Remove the loaf pan from the fridge and allow the dough to rise for 4-6 hours or until it doubles. The length of time will be determined by the warms and humidity of your kitchen

Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F

Prepare an Egg wash

Generously egg wash the dough

Cut a half-inch deep slit through the middle of the dough length wise

Bake for 45-50 min at 350 Degrees F

allow to rest for 5 min in the baking pan before removing to a cooling rack