Sour Dough Bread Recipe

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   In a large bowl, mix ingredients for Step A.

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   Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, then 3 min at medium speed, scraping the bowl all the time.

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   Gradually stir in ingredients for Step B. Dough should remain soft and slightly sticky.

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   Turn dough onto well floured board and sprinkle with flour so it doesn't stick to hands.

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   Knead about 250 turns, adding flour as required.

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   Shape for placing in loaf pan.

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   Place in 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan which has had cornmeal sprinkled on the bottom.

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   Let rise in a hot place till doubled in size, about 1 hour.

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   Gently slash top of dough with razor blade or possibly sharp knife.

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    Bake in preheated oven on lowest rack position.

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    See instructions below for oven temperature and baking time.

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    Cold about 5 min on cake rack till bread shrinks from sides of pan.

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    Remove from pan and cold on rack.

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    Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 35 min.

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    Extra Quick Version: After placing dough in baking pan, bake immediately at 400 degrees approximately 45 min.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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