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no-oven sourdough sandwich bread

No-Oven Sourdough Sandwich Bread Recipe

This No-Oven Sourdough Sandwich Bread is soft, fluffy, and full of that irresistible sourdough flavor — all made without an oven! Using a simple “micro-oven” method, this stovetop recipe gives you a perfectly baked loaf ideal for sandwiches, breakfast toast, or sharing at family meals. Plus, don't miss the video tutorial at the end of this post for extra guidance.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting/ bulk ferment time 9 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Course Bread, Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine Homemade, No-Oven Baking, Simple Living
Servings 12 Slices

Equipment

  • mixing bowls (1 medium, 1 large)
  • Measuring cups and spoons as needed
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap
  • 9×5-inch bread pan
  • Deep heavy-bottomed pan with lid (for “micro-oven”)
  • Trivet, metal plate, or heatproof stones
  • Cooling rack or flat platter

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup active, fed sourdough starter
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 3 tbsps sugar
  • 3 tbsps vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup water (may vary slightly depending on flour brand and starter hydration)

Instructions
 

  • Combine the dry ingredients
    In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
    Set aside.
  • Mix the wet ingredients
    In a large bowl, combine your active sourdough starter, vegetable oil, and about ½ cup of water.
    Stir gently to combine.
  • Form the dough
    Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Begin mixing with a wooden spoon, and as the dough thickens, switch to using your hands.
    Gradually add the remaining water a little at a time until you achieve a soft, pliable dough that’s not sticky.
    Gather the dough into a ball, cover the bowl, and let it rest for 20 minutes.
    Soft no-oven sourdough sandwich bread dough in a bowl, ready to rest for 20 minutes before kneading.
  • Knead the dough
    Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for 5 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
    Place it back into the bowl, cover, and leave it undisturbed to bulk ferment for at least 8 hours (or overnight) at room temperature.
    Fully risen sourdough dough after overnight bulk fermentation, showing a light, airy texture ready for shaping.
  • Shape and proof
    Once the dough has doubled in size, transfer it to a floured surface.
    Knead gently for about a minute to smooth it out, then shape it into a loaf.
    Place it in a greased and dusted 9×5-inch bread pan. Cover and allow it to proof for 1 hour.
  • Prepare your “micro-oven”
    Pour about 2 cups of salt into a deep, heavy-bottomed pan and spread it evenly across the base.
    Place a metal plate, trivet, or heat-resistant stones on top of the salt.
    Cover and preheat over full flame for 5 minutes, then lower the heat and preheat for another 5 minutes on the lowest setting.
    No-oven sourdough bread baking setup with salt spread at the bottom of a deep pan and a metal plate placed on top as a trivet.
  • Bake the bread
    Place your bread pan on the trivet inside the preheated “micro-oven.”
    Cover and bake on the lowest heat for about 30 minutes.
    Carefully remove the pan, flip the loaf back into the pan, and return it to bake for another 15 minutes until the bread is cooked through.
  • Finish and cool
    Remove the bread from the pan, brush the surface lightly with margarine or butter, and let it cool on a wire rack or platter.
    Once cooled, slice and enjoy your freshly baked no-oven sourdough sandwich bread.

Video

Notes

Serving Ideas

This no-oven sourdough sandwich bread is soft, flavorful, and versatile.
  • Enjoy it plain or toasted for breakfast.
  • Use it for sandwiches, spreads, or French toast.
  • Serve alongside soups or stews for a comforting homemade meal.
Every slice carries that signature sourdough tang with a soft, chewy crumb — proof that even without an oven, you can make wholesome bread your family will love.
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