Sourdough French Bread

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Title: Sourdough French Bread
Categories: Breads
Servings: 18

1 pk Active Dry Yeast 1/4 c Warm Water (110 to 115 F)
4 1/2 c Unbleached Flour, Unsifted 2 T Sugar
2 t Salt 1 c Warm Water
1/2 c Milk 2 T 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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