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Sourdough Bread II

SUBMITTED BY: ONIONTWO

"Takes 3 to 5 days to make this wonderful tasting bread. It rivals San Francisco's Sourdough!"

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PREP TIME	30 Min
COOK TIME	40 Min
READY IN	4 Days 20 Hrs 40 Min
Original recipe yield 1 large or 2 medium loaves

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In a medium bowl, dissolve 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Stir in 2 cups flour, 2 cups lukewarm water, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Beat smooth with rotary beater. Let stand 3 to 5 days uncovered at room temperature stirring 2 or 3 times a day. Cover at night to prevent drying.
In a large bowl, dissolve 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Blend in starter batter, 2 teaspoons sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Add 3 1/2 cups flour, and beat with a rotary beater for 3 to 4 minutes. Cover, and let rise till double in bulk.
Mix soda with remaining flour; gradually mix into risen dough, adding enough to make the dough stiff. Turn out onto a floured board, and knead 8 to 10 minutes. Shape into one large or 2 medium loaves, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. With a sharp knife, make diagonal cuts across top of dough. Let rise till double.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Remove medium loaves after 35 to 40 minutes, large loaf after 40 to 45 minutes. Brush with melted butter and let cool before serving.

Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2003 by NAOMISHANK

this isn't Quick because it is sourdough! But this recipie is WONDERFUL. We made round... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2003 by ANUTTE

I didn't think it rivaled the SF bread but I made this one before I go my starter right MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2003 by BECK2199

My 6 year old son loves to help me make this tasty bread. Everybody loves it. MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2004 by LMVO

Although I can imagine that the baking soda may have produced the metallic taste, it is far... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2004 by MTBAKER

I had to add at least 1 more cup of water to accommodate all of the flour. Bread had a... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2007 by BECCA1011

I thought that this recipe was excellent, it tasted great. I did also have a little extra... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2006 by kathleen means

It was difficult to mix all the first batch of flour with an electric mixer. You may need to... MORE