Old Time Sourdough

* Exported from MasterCook *

OLD TIME SOURDOUGH

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----STARTER-----
2 c Water
2 c Flour
1 pk Yeast
-----SOURDOUGH BREAD-----
4 c Flour
1 t Salt
2 tb Sugar
2 tb Grease

Starter:

Combine the three ingredients and let sit over night
in a warm place.

Use of Starter: Each time you use the starter, pour
off 1/2 cup or more to use in you next baking effort.
Do not keep starter in a metal container. A glass or
potter container works best. The starter will usually
keep for several months in the refrigerator but
frequent use will renew the starter and keep it fresh.
Never add anything to your starter except plain flour
and warm water. Set starter the night before use by
adding flour and water (2 cups each). Remove your
fresh cup of starter and use the bubbly batter in the
bread recipe.

Bread:

Sift the dry ingredients into a bowl. Pour in sponge
and mix (also grease). Knead the dough for ten
minutes, then allow to rise for three to four hours.
Disolve 1/4 teaspoon baking soda in 1 Tb. water then
knead into dough. Allow to rise again. Shape into
loaves and bake at 375 degress F. for 45 minutes.



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