Yeast Patties

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Yeast Patties

Recipe By : Uncle John's Original Bread Book - John Rahn Braue
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Yeast And Starters

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups starter
--OR 1 package active dry yeast
5 cups warm water
5 tablespoons shortening
5 tablespoons sugar
--OR honey, molasses or syrup
1 tablespoon salt
4 cups rye flour
--dark or light
1/4 teaspoon ginger
some cornmeal

In a warm crock, mix the first six ingredients to a thin batter. Cover and let
rise overnight in a warm place.

The next morning, reserve one cup for future starter, or for current bread-baki
ng. For the yeast patties, stir into the overnight mixture 1/4 t. ginger, enoug
h cornmeal to make a stiff doug, and stir well. Pat into small, round pattiies
(cookie-style), place on a sheet to dry and turn them every day.

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NOTES : A comgination of the good points of the recipes of Mrs. Vanderford and
Dad.