| Golden Sourdough Bread
1 package of yeast
1/4 cup of warm water
3/4 cup of milk
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of oil
1/2 cup of yellow cornmeal
4 1/2 - 5 cups of flour
1 cup of warm water |
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Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water and set aside. Scald milk and pour over sugar, salt and oil in a large mixing bowl. Cool to lukewarm. Add cornmeal, 1 cup flour and the softened yeast. Cover, put in warm place 16 hours. Add 1 cup of flour and remaining water. Cover, let stand 2 more hours. Add enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead until smooth, 10 minutes. Form 2 loaves on baking sheet. Rise until doubled, 1 hour. Bake 375ºF. for 30-35 minutes. |
