Sheepherder'S Bread

1. 1

   Combine water, butter, sugar and salt.

2. 2

   Stir until butter melts.

3. 3

   Cool to 110u00b0.

4. 4

   Stir in yeast.

5. 5

   Set until bubbly (15 minutes) in warm place.

6. 6

   Beat in 5 cups of the flour to make a thick batter.

7. 7

   Stir in 3 1/2 cups flour to make stiff dough. Knead until smooth and satiny, 10 to 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Put in greased bowl until doubled (1 to 1 1/2 hours).

9. 9

   Punch down and knead to form a smooth ball.

10. 10

    Cover inside of Dutch oven with foil.

11. 11

    Grease it and the lid.

12. 12

    Place dough in pot and cover.

13. 13

    Let rise 1 hour until lid rises 1/2 inch.

14. 14

    Bake, covered, in a 375u00b0 oven for 12 minutes.

15. 15

    Remove lid and bake 30 to 35 minutes.

16. 16

    Sounds hollow.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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