Sourdough Bread
Prep
Cook
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1h
| Category: | Bread |
Ingredients
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1
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Recipe
| 1 tablespoon(s) yeast |
| 1 1/2 cup(s) warm water |
| 6 cup(s) flour |
| 1 cup(s) sourdough starter |
| 2 teaspoon(s) salt |
| 2 teaspoon(s) sugar |
| 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda |
Sourdough Bread Directions
- In large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Blend in 2 1/2 cups flour, sourdough starter, salt, and sugar.
- Add the baking soda, mix well. Add enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead til smooth and elastic, 5-7 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise til double. This takes a little longer than most breads, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Punch down, divide dough in half. Shape into 2 round loaves and place on greased baking sheets, or