Sourdough Bread

Name: Sourdough Bread
Ingredients: 1 c. milk; 1/3 c. sugar; 1/3 c. shortening; 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 2 Tbsp. lukewarm water; 1 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 c. sourdough starter; 2 c. + flour

8 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1 c. milk
1/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. shortening
1 pkg. active dry yeast
2 Tbsp. lukewarm water
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. sourdough starter
2 c. + flour

Directions

1

Scald milk; add sugar, shortening and salt.
2

Stir to melt sugar and shortening.
3

Cool to lukewarm.
4

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Beat together cooled milk mixture, yeast, starter and 2 cups flour. Add remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
5

Turn onto floured surface.
6

Knead 5 to 10 minutes.
7

Add enough flour to keep from sticking.
8

Place in greased bowl, turning to grease surface.
9

Let rise until double, about 1 1/2 hours.
10

Punch down; let rise again about 1/2 hour.
11

Divide into two balls; cover with towel.
12

Let rest 10 minutes.
13

Shape into 2 loaves; put each into greased loaf pan. Let rise until double, about 1 hour.
14

Bake at 400° for 40 minutes.