Subj : Sourdough Bread
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From : Ben Collver
Date : Mon Oct 09 2023 14:39:31

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

     Title: Sourdough Bread
Categories: Breads, Machine
     Yield: 1 Loaf

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 1 1/4 c  Sourdough starter;
          -(see "Sourdough Starter,"
          -below)
   3/4 c  Water; warm
 1 3/4 ts Salt
     4 c  Bread flour
     3 tb Sugar
 1 3/4 ts Active dry yeast

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 2 1/4 ts Active dry yeast
     2 c  Water; warm
     2 c  All-purpose flour

 Bread:

 Measure and add liquid Ingredients (including sourdough starter) to
 the bread pan.

 Measure and add dry ingredients (except yeast) to the bread pan.

 Use your finger to form a well (hole) in the flour where you will
 pour the yeast.

 Yeast must NEVER come Into contact with a liquid when you are adding
 ingredients.

 Measure the yeast and carefully pour it into the well.

 Snap the baking pan into the breadmaker and close the lid.

 Press the "Menu Select" button to choose the European setting.

 Press the "Start/Stop" button.

 Sourdough Starter:

 In a 2 or 3 quart glass bowl, using a wooden or nylon spoon, mix
 yeast and warm water.

 Let stand 10 minutes.

 Add flour: mix until thick batter forms. Batter need not be smooth.

 Cover loosely with cheesecloth, lightweight kitchen towel or plastic
 wrap.

 Let stand in warm place for 24 hours.

 Stir; cover loosely

 Place starter in a warm place for 2 to 3 days or until it bubbles and
 smells sour: stir once a day.

 Cover loosely with a plastic wrap or plastic cover: refrigerate.

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