San Francisco Sourdough French Bread

* Exported from MasterCook *

SAN FRANCISCO SOURDOUGH FRENCH BREAD

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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pk Dry yeast
2 tb Sugar
5 c All-purpose flour
1 c Warm water
1 1/2 c Sourdough starter
2 ts Salt

In large mixing bowl, sprinkle yeast over warm
water, let dissolve 5 minutes. Stir in sugar, starter
and gradually add 4 cups of the flour mixed with salt.
Cover bowl with damp cloth, let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hrs in
a warm, draft-free place. Turn dough onto floured
board, work in remaining flour until dough is no
longer sticky, Knead until satiny, about 5 min. Shape
into 1 large round, or 2 long loaves. Set on cookie
sheet sprinkled with corn meal. Let rise again in
warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hrs. Put shallow pan of
water in lower shelf of oven; preheat to 400 F. Make
diagonal slashes in bread. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or
until crust is medium dark brown. Set on rack to
cool. Courtesy Telephone Pioneers BillSpalding *P CRBR
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