Sourdough Bread

Name: Sourdough Bread
Ingredients: 1 pkg. dry yeast; 3 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 c. water; 1 c. milk or water; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 c. shortening; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 c. sourdough starter; 6 or 7 c. flour

10 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
3 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. water
1 c. milk or water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. sourdough starter
6 or 7 c. flour

Directions

1

Mix first 3 ingredients.
2

Let set 10 minutes.
3

Combine all ingredients and knead on floured board for 10 minutes.
4

Place in large bowl.
5

Grease top of dough and cover.
6

Place in warm place and let rise to double its size.
7

Punch down and let rise again. Turn out on floured board and divide in 3 parts.
8

Place in greased loaf pans and let rise double in size.
9

Bake in preheated oven at 375° for first 15 minutes.
10

Reduce heat to 325° and bake about 30 minutes longer.
11

Turn out on rack to cool.
12

Brush tops with butter.
13

Let completely cool before wrapping.