Sourdough White Bread
Makes: 4 loaves | Difficulty Level: Medium | Ready In: > 2 hrs
Ingredients:
5 1/2 cups warm water
1 1/2 cup sourdough batter; proofed
1/3 cup butter or oil
5 pounds white flour LESS
1/2 pound flour
2/3 ounce instant yeast
1/2 pound wheat, cracked
1 cup powdered milk
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons salt
***Sourdough Batter (Prepare Night Before!)***
1/2 cup starter
1 cup warm water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/4 cup flour
Directions:
To
the water in oiled doughpail add remaining ingredients. Stir for 3
minutes. Let rise to double (about 2 hours), knock down, scale 2 1/4
lbs, rest 10 minutes, roll to flatten and remove bubbles. Shape, let
rise in greased pans until double (about 1 1/2 hrs). Brush top with
water, slash with razor blade. Bake in pre-heated 400degree oven for 15
min, lower to 350 degrees for additional 20 min. Remove from pan, rack,
brush top with butter before allowing to cool.
Sourdough Batter (Prepare Night Before!)
Beat 2 minutes. Let rise in a warm place, covered with a towel. (return 1/2 cup to starter jar before using)
Yield: 4 large loaves
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