Sourdough French Bread

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Title: SOURDOUGH FRENCH BREAD
Categories: Breads
Yield: 18 servings

1 pk Active Dry Yeast
1/4 c Warm Water (110 to 115 F)
4 1/2 c Unbleached Flour, Unsifted
2 tb Sugar
2 ts Salt
1 c Warm Water
1/2 c Milk
2 tb Vegetable Oil
1/4 c Sourdough Starter

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the rest of the
ingredients. Mix and knead lightly and return to the
bowl to rise until double. Turn out onto floured
board and divide dough into two parts. Shape dough
parts into oblongs and then roll them up tightly,
beginning with one side. Seal the outside edge by
pinching and shape into size wanted. Place loaves on
greased baking sheet and let rise until double again.
Make diagonal cuts on top of loaves with razor blade
or VERY SHARP knife and brush lightly water for crisp
crust. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 25 minutes, or
until brown and done. NOTE:
Makes 2 loaves at 18 slices each. Also note the the
serving sizes in all of these recipes is guesstamate.
It all depends on the serving size you select.

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