1 1/2 cup active sourdough starter
4 cup unbleached flour
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp shortening, melted
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
A Recipe for
Sheepherder Bread
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Into a large bowl, sift the dry ingredients, and dig a well in the
center of the sourdough starter. Blend the dry mix into the starter
from the edges with enough flour to knead until smooth and shiny.
Place in greased bowl and let rise until almost double. Shape into 2
loaves and place in greased bread pans. Bake at 375 degrees F until
done.
Serves: 18
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