Sourdough is typically associated with a crispy golden chewy crust, which most sourdough bakers love! But today I'm excited to chat about something a bit different from your usual sourdough bread. Let's talk about making our sourdough bread softer and fluffier - yes, let's make bread with enriched sourdough! In this article, I'll share 7 of my favourite soft sourdough bread recipes!
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- What Is Enriched Dough?
- Sourdough Sandwich Bread
- Sourdough Milk Bread (Soft Japanese Shokupan)
- Sourdough Brioche Bread Loaf Recipe (Soft & Fluffy)
- Sourdough Pullman Loaf
- Sourdough Babka With Cinnamon
- Sourdough Strawberry Babka With Cream Cheese Swirl
- Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bread
- Sourdough Bara Brith | Welsh Fruit Loaf
- Sourdough Pull Apart Garlic Bread
- Sourdough Pesto Babka With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Sourdough Panettone
- Sourdough Chocolate Babka
- Evaporated Milk Sourdough Bread
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What Is Enriched Dough?
Soft and flavoursome breads often include additions like eggs, milk, butter, and/or sugar. These ingredients work together with the natural leavening power of your sourdough starter to produce breads that are not only soft and fluffy but also very tasty with that signature sourdough tang!
Enriched sourdough doesn't only produce a soft crust, but the crumb changes as well. You can expect very soft but less airy loaves, with a fluffy woolly texture (think anything from sliced white bread to rich brioche).
So here are some soft sourdough bread recipes that I think you may want to try!
Sourdough Sandwich Bread
Soft Crust Sourdough Bread is here to upgrade your breakfast and lunch game! This Sourdough Sandwich Bread, enriched with milk and butter, is perfect for your morning toast or a hearty sandwich.
Get Recipe Here: Sourdough Sandwich Bread
Sourdough Milk Bread (Soft Japanese Shokupan)
Our Sourdough Milk Bread recipe, also known as sourdough shokupan, is a dream come true for bread lovers. This recipe combines the tangy goodness of sourdough with the creamy richness of milk, resulting in a bread that's simply irresistible.
Get Recipe Here: Sourdough Milk Bread (Soft Japanese Shokupan)
Sourdough Brioche Bread Loaf Recipe (Soft & Fluffy)
Meet the ultimate treat: Sourdough Brioche. Extra buttery and enriched with eggs, this soft and fluffy loaf is perfect for a special breakfast or an indulgent snack any time of the day.
Get Recipe Here: Sourdough Brioche Bread Loaf Recipe
Sourdough Babka With Cinnamon
Introducing Sourdough Cinnamon Babka, a treat you won't be able to resist. Made with a rich, buttery dough similar to sourdough brioche and swirled with cinnamon sugar, this loaf is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Get Recipe Here: Sourdough Babka With Cinnamon
Sourdough Strawberry Babka With Cream Cheese Swirl
Try Sourdough Strawberry Babka with Cream Cheese Swirl for a summer twist on the classic cinnamon babka. Made with freeze-dried strawberries and a luscious cream cheese swirl, this loaf offers a perfect blend of fruity and creamy flavours.
Get Recipe Here: Sourdough Strawberry Babka With Cream Cheese Swirl
Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bread
Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Loaf is perfect for autumn baking or even Christmas morning. The warm, inviting aroma that fills your kitchen as this soft sourdough bakes is simply amazing.
Get Recipe Here: Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bread
Sourdough Bara Brith | Welsh Fruit Loaf
Sourdough Bara Brith, a Welsh fruit loaf, is made with tea-soaked fruit and aromatic spices. This very soft bread is beautiful served with salted butter or even as part of a cheese board.
Get Recipe Here: Sourdough Bara Brith | Welsh Fruit Loaf
Sourdough Pull Apart Garlic Bread
Looking for a sourdough recipe that's more "cheese and garlic" than "sugar and spice"? This Sourdough Pull Apart Garlic Bread is a savoury dream come true, combining the tangy flavour of sourdough with the buttery richness of brioche and savoury notes of cheese and garlic.
Get Recipe Here: Sourdough Pull Apart Garlic Bread
Sourdough Pesto Babka With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Cheesy, savoury, full of sundried tomatoes, this Sourdough Babka is soft and buttery and a great sidekick to summer dishes.
Get Recipe Here: Sourdough Pesto Babka With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sourdough Panettone
Sourdough Panettone is possibly the most enriched bread out there. This beautiful Italian dessert bread, often mistaken for a cake, is served at Christmas time and is buttery, eggy, and full of fruit.
Get Recipe Here: Sourdough Panettone
Sourdough Chocolate Babka
Soft and fluffy, sourdough babka full of rich chocolate swirls! Better than the cinnamon babka? Quite possibly!
Get Recipe Here: Sourdough Chocolate Babka
I hope you've enjoyed exploring the delightful world of soft and enriched sourdough baking with these recipes, from soft crust sandwich bread and brioche to cinnamon babka and Welsh fruit loaf.
These treats showcase the versatility of sourdough beyond the classic crusty loaves, offering a tender, flavourful experience with every bite. I'd love to hear about your baking adventures and your favourite soft sourdough recipes. Please share your thoughts and creations in the comments below-let's continue this delicious journey together!
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