Salt-rising Bread Recipe

Name: Salt-rising Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced; 3 ½ tablespoons white cornmeal or 3 ½ tablespoons yellow cornmeal; 2 ½ tablespoons sugar; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; boiling water; 7 -8 cups flour, divided; 2 cups lukewarm milk; ½ cup butter, melted; 1 tablespoon salt; ½ cup sugar

Servings: persons

2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
3 ½ tablespoons white cornmeal or 3 ½ tablespoons yellow cornmeal
2 ½ tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
boiling water
7 -8 cups flour, divided
2 cups lukewarm milk
½ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon salt
½ cup sugar

1
The day before baking the bread, place the potatoes, cornmeal, 2 tablespoons sugar, the soda, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a plastic or ceramic container.
2
Add boiling water to cover.
3
Stir and set in a warm place overnight.
4
The mixture will foam.
5
Do not continue with the recipe if the mixture is not working.
6
Next morning, pour off and reserve the liquid.
7
Discard the solids.
8
Add 1 cup flour and beat to make a batter.
9
Set in a warm place until batter rises.
10
Add milk, butter, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 cup sugar and enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
11
Knead 12 minutes.
12
Shape into 2 loaves.
13
Place each into a greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
14
Let rise until doubled.
15
Preheat oven to 350 degrees .
16
Bake loaves 45 minutes or until done.
17
Cool on a rack.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced, 3 ½ tablespoons white cornmeal or 3 ½ tablespoons yellow cornmeal, 2 ½ tablespoons sugar, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 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.

Salt-rising Bread

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