Homemade Sour Dough Bread Recipe

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Made From Scratch Sour Dough Bread

If you are looking for a versatile bread that makes the best meals, then look no further. Sour dough bread has a unique flavor that blends with many of your favorite recipes. It perfectly complements any Italian dish but also makes delicious french toast. Sour dough bread also makes the best sandwiches. Give the recipes below a try and use this bread with your favorite dishes. You will not be disappointed.

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How To Make Sour Dough Bread

Sour Dough Bread Recipe

Sour Dough Bread Recipe

Ingredients

4 3/4 cups bread flour
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk
2 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups sourdough starter
1 extra large egg
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup chopped onion

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt, and dry yeast. Add milk and softened butter or margarine. Stir in starter. Mix in up to 3 3/4 cups flour gradually, you may need more depending on your climate.
2. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead for 8 to 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turn once to oil surface, and cover. Allow to rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in volume.
3. Punch down, and let rest 15 minutes. Shape into loaves. Place on a greased baking pan. Allow to rise for 1 hour, or until doubled.
4. Brush egg wash over tops of loaves, and sprinkle with chopped onion.
5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or till done.

Recipe courtesy of allrecipes.com.

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  • Greekgeek Aug 22, 2010 @ 3:25 pm | delete
    CLAM CHOWDER IN SOURDOUGH?

    Oh, I am so trying this. I hope I can get the crust strong enough; my bread usually breaks.

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