Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Sourdough French Bread

Category: Breads

1 pk Active Dry Yeast

4 1/2 c Unbleached Flour, Unsifted

2 ts Salt

1/2 c Milk

1/4 c Sourdough Starter

1/4 c Warm Water (110 to 115 F)

2 tb Sugar

1 c Warm Water

2 tb Vegetable Oil

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the rest of the ingredients. Mix and

knead lightly and return to the bowl to rise until double. Turn out onto

floured board and divide dough into two parts. Shape dough parts into

oblongs and then roll them up tightly, beginning with one side. Seal the

outside edge by pinching and shape into size wanted. Place loaves on

greased baking sheet and let rise until double again. Make diagonal cuts

on top of loaves with razor blade or VERY SHARP knife and brush lightly

water for crisp crust. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 25 minutes, or

until brown and done. NOTE: Makes 2 loaves at 18 slices each. Also note the

the serving sizes in all of these recipes is guesstamate. It all depends on

the serving size you select.