Sourdough Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Put the Starter in a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Scald milk and add sugar, shortening and salt.
3. 3
   When cool, add to the starter.
4. 4
   Place dough in a greased bowl.
5. 5
   Brush top lightly with melted shortening. Cover with a cloth and let rise until double in bulk, about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
6. 6
   Punch down; let rise until double.
7. 7
   Roll into a ball.
8. 8
   Let rest 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Shape into a loaf and place in loaf pan.
10. 10
    Let rise to double in bulk.
11. 11
    Bake at 400° until brown.