Salt Rising Bread

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very good

1 day and 65 mi Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 45 minutes

359 calories per serving view nutrition facts

3 loaves suggest servings

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Ingredients

3	medium	potatoes
2	cups	milk	lukewarm
1	teaspoon	sugar
1/8	teaspoon	baking soda
4	cups	water	boiling
1	cup	water
3	tablespoons	cornmeal
2	tablespoons	vegetable shortening	melted
1	teaspoon	salt
1/8	teaspoon	salt

Dough
1	x	flour, all-purpose

Directions

Pare and slice potatoes. Add cornmeal, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and boiling water. Wrap bowl in a heavy cloth. Cover and allow to stand in a warm place overnight.

In the morning remove potatoes. Add milk, water, baking soda, salt, and shortening. Add sufficient flour to make a dough just stiff enough to knead. Knead until smooth and elastic. Form into loaves. Place in well-oiled pans. Cover and let rise until double in bulk. Bake in moderate oven (400 degrees) about 45 minutes.

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very good
over 5 years ago by mariani

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 558g

Amount per Serving

Calories 359 23% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.0g	14%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	15%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 751mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 60.0g	20%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	14%
Sugars 8.0g
Protein 10.0g	20%