Sourdough Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in water; add 1 cup starter and 4 cups flour, sugar and salt.
2. 2
   Cover with cloth, let rise in warm place until double in size.
3. 3
   Then mix 1 cup flour and soda.
4. 4
   Stir this into dough, adding enough flour to make a stiff dough.
5. 5
   Knead on a flour dusted board until smooth and shiny.
6. 6
   Shape dough into half loaf sizes; place in greased bread pans.
7. 7
   Place in warm place until again doubled in size.
8. 8
   Bake in a 400° oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Brush top with melted butter.