Extra-Tangy Sourdough Bread

By amt2mf

Ingredients

• 1 cup fed sourdough starter
• 1 1/2 cups luke-warm water
• 2 1/4 t salt
• 1 T sugar
• 5 cups all-purpose flour

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

1. Pour the starter into a large mixing bowl. Add the warm water and 3 cups flour. Beat vigorously. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 4 hours. Then refrigerate overnight or 12 hours.

2. Add the remaining ingredients, kneading to form a smooth, soft dough. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise until very puffy through not necessarily doubled, about 5 hours.

3. Divide the dough in half, and shape into 2 oval loaves. Place on a baking sheet, cover , and let rise until doubled, about 2-3 hours.

4. Slash the tops of the loaves, and bake in a preheated 425 oven for 30 min or until golden brown. Remove from oven, and cool on a rack.