Sandwich Bread (Lithuanian Recipe)

rye flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

caraway seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: anise seeds

Fennel seeds offer a similar flavor profile.

bread flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Spelt flour is nutritious and adds a nutty flavor.

Mix the poolish ingredients (100g flour, 100g water, 15g fresh yeast, and 15g sourdough starter) well and let sit for half an hour to an hour to rise.

Mix the poolish with the milk (170ml), flour (400g), sugar (1T), and salt (1t) from the main dough portion.

Knead the dough by hand until it isn't sticky.

Knead in the butter (110g) a bit at a time until fully incorporated and the dough is uniform in texture.

Set the dough in a loaf pan and let rise until doubled in size (30 minutes to 2 hours depending on temperature).

Preheat oven to 190C/375F.

Brush the top with milk and optionally sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake for 45 minutes.

Cool, remove from pan, and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens