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Ingredients
- 1 package dry yeast
- 1-1/2 cups warm water
- 1 cup starter batter
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 5-1/4 - 5-1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Preparation
Step 1
In large bowl soften yeast in warm water. Blend in starter batter, salt and sugar. Add 3-1/2 cups flour. Beat 3-4- minutes. Cover and let rise until double in bulk (about 1-1-1/2 hours). Mix soda with 1-1/2 cups flour, stir into dough. Add enough additional flour for stiff dough. Turn out onto lightly floured surface knead 8-10 minutes. Divide dough in half, cover and let rest 10 minutes. Shape into two round or oval loaves. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. With sharp knife make diagonal gashes across top. Let rise until double (about 1-1/2 hours).
Bake at 400 degrees 35-40 minutes. Brush with butter.