Sourdough Bread North Carolina Style Recipe

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   SOURDOUGH STARTER: Combine and chill, covered, for 3 to 5 days.

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   Take out and feed with the starter feed.

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   STARTER FEED: Mix well and add in to starter.

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   Let stand out of refrigerator all day (5 to 12 hrs).

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   Mix will be bubbly.

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   Take out 1 c. to make bread and return starter to refrigerator.

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   Keep in refrigerator 3 to 5 days and feed again.

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   If not making bread after feeding starter, throw away 1 c. to avoid depleting your starter.

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   SOURDOUGH BREAD: Combine above ingredients and make a stiff batter.

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    grease another bowl.

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    Put dough in and turn over oily side on top.

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    Cover with foil and let stand overnight.

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    (Don't chill.)

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    The next morning, punch dough down.

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    Divide into thirds.

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    Knead each part on floured surface 8 to 10 times.

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    Grease 3 loaf pans and turn each loaf over in pan so it has oil on both sides.

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    Let rise in pans 4 or possibly 5 hrs.

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    (All day is all right.)

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    Cover with waxed paper.

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    Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 min.

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    Remove and brush with butter.

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    Cold on rack.

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    Wrap well and store.

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    Chill.

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    Bread may be frzn.

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