Posted by: Angel 06-24-99 4:36 PM
Salt Rising Bread
3 medium Sized potatoes
1 tsp Sugar
4 c Boiling water
3 tbsp Cornmeal
1 tsp Salt
Dough:
2 c Lukewarm milk
1/8 tsp Baking soda
1 c Water
2 tbsp Melted shortening
1/8 tsp Salt
Flour
PREPARE STARTER:
Pare and slice potatoes. Add cornmeal, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and
boiling water.
Wrap bowl in a heavy cloth. Cover and allow to stand in a warm place
overnight.
In morning remove potatoes. Add milk, water, baking soda, salt, and
shortening.
Add sufficient flour to make a dough just stiff enough to knead.
Knead until smooth and elastic. Form into loaves. Place in well-oiled
pans.
Cover and let rise until double in bulk.
Bake in moderate oven (400° F) about 45 minutes.
Yield: 3 loaves.