Salt-rising Bread

Directions

1. 1
   The day before baking the bread, place the potatoes, cornmeal, 2 tablespoons sugar, the soda, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a plastic or ceramic container.
2. 2
   Add boiling water to cover.
3. 3
   Stir and set in a warm place overnight.
4. 4
   The mixture will foam.
5. 5
   Do not continue with the recipe if the mixture is not working.
6. 6
   Next morning, pour off and reserve the liquid.
7. 7
   Discard the solids.
8. 8
   Add 1 cup flour and beat to make a batter.
9. 9
   Set in a warm place until batter rises.
10. 10
    Add milk, butter, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 cup sugar and enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
11. 11
    Knead 12 minutes.
12. 12
    Shape into 2 loaves.
13. 13
    Place each into a greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
14. 14
    Let rise until doubled.
15. 15
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees .
16. 16
    Bake loaves 45 minutes or until done.
17. 17
    Cool on a rack.