Salt Rising Bread Recipe

Name: Salt Rising Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sponge; 1 cup milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons cornmeal; 1 tablespoon sugar; Second Sponge; 1 cup lukewarm water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon other shortening; 2 cups sifted flour; Dough; 3 1/2 cups sifted flour (approximately)

Servings: persons

Sponge
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 tablespoon sugar
Second Sponge
1 cup lukewarm water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon other shortening
2 cups sifted flour
Dough
3 1/2 cups sifted flour (approximately)

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["Scald milk and cool to lukewarm.", "Add cornmeal, salt and sugar.", "Pour into covered fruit jar or pitcher and place in a pan of hot water (120F).", "Let stand for 6 or 7 hours or until signs of fermentation (gas bubbles) appear.", "Add ingredients for second sponge.", "Beat thoroughly.", "Cover again and place in pan of hot water (120F).", "Let rise until very light.", "Add remaining flour gradually until dough is stiff inough to be kneaded.", "Knead 10-15 minutes.", "Shape into two loaves and place in greased bread pans.", "Brush top with melted shortening.", "Cover and let rise until very light, more than double.", "Bake in a 375F oven for ten minutes, then lower to 350F for 25 to 30 minutes longer.", "If more than two loaves are to be made, add the amount of ingredients listed for""second sponge"

699

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sponge, 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons cornmeal, and more.

Yes, Salt Rising Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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