Herman Sourdough Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water, mix with Herman.
2. 2
   Add 4 cups flour, salt and sugar to yeast mixture.
3. 3
   Stir and cover.
4. 4
   Let rise until double in bulk, about 2 hours.
5. 5
   Add 1 cup flour and soda to risen mixture.
6. 6
   Knead in 1 cup more of flour until dough is smooth and not sticky.
7. 7
   Form dough into 1 large or 2 small loaves.
8. 8
   Place in greased pans.
9. 9
   Cover and let rise until double, about 1 1/2 hours.
10. 10
    Put in a shallow pan of water on bottom rack of oven.
11. 11
    Bake bread at 400° for 30 to 35 minutes.