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Sourdough French Bread

Ingredients & Directions


1 pk Active Dry Yeast 1 c Warm Water
1/4 c Warm Water (110 to 115 F) 1/2 c Milk
4 1/2 c Unbleached Flour, Unsifted 2 T Vegetable Oil
2 T Sugar 1/4 c Sourdough Starter
2 t Salt

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the rest of the ingredients. Mix
and knead lightly and return to the bowl to rise until double. Turn
out onto floured board and divide dough into two parts. Shape dough
parts into oblongs and then roll them up tightly, beginning with one
side. Seal the outside edge by pinching and shape into size wanted.
Place loaves on greased baking sheet and let rise until double again.
Make diagonal cuts on top of loaves with razor blade or VERY SHARP
knife and brush lightly water for crisp crust. Bake at 400 degrees F
for about 25 minutes, or until brown and done. NOTE: Makes 2 loaves
at 18 slices each. Also note the the serving sizes in all of these
recipes is guesstamate.
It all depends on the serving size you select.

Yields
18 servings