Sourdough Starter & Bread

Directions

STARTER: Dissolve yeast in first quantity of water.

Put in a non-metallic container (crock, mason jar, etc.)

Let stand for 10 minutes.

Add second measure of water, flour, sugar, and salt.

Cover and let stand at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.

Shake container every day.

BREAD: Put Starter in a large bowl and add butter, baking soda, and sugar.

Add enough flour to make a stiff dough (about 4 cups).

Knead unitl smooth and place in a greased bowl and let stand in a warm place (no warmer than 90 degrees F).

In a greased bread pan add 1 tablespoon corn meal on bottom and sides.

Punch down bread and put into greased bread pan.

Let rise again in the same warm place.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) F for 1 hour.