Sourdough Bread
Sourdough Bread
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 cup Sourdough Starter
4 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
3 tsps granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsps salt
2 to 2 1/2 more cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1/2 to 1 tsp baking soda
Combine water, starter, the 4 cups flour, sugar & salt in a crock or glass bowl
Mix well, cover lightly with a towel or cheesecloth folded into several thicknesses, & let st& at room temp for approximately 18 to 24 hrs or until the dough has doubled in size
Mix 1 cup of the remaining flour with 1/2 tsp of the baking soda & stir this into the risen dough until it is very stiff
Turn the dough out onto a floured board & knead approximately 1 more cup of flour & a little more baking soda into it
Knead it for 5 to 10 min or until the dough is smooth
Shape into 2 long loaves or 1 large round loaf, place on a lightly greased baking sheet, cover, & let st& in a warm place for 3 to 4 hrs or until almost doubled in size
Preheat oven to 400 deg F
Brush a little water on top of the loaves & make a few diagonal slits across the top with a sharp knife
For a crustier bread, place a shallow pan of water in the bottom of the oven
Bake for approximately 45 to 50 min or until the crust is a medium dark brown
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