Sourdough French Bread

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   Pour warm water into a large bowl; stir in yeast.

2. 2

   Add starter, 4 cups flour, salt and sugar.

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   Stir vigorously about 3 minutes with a wooden spoon.

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   Turn into a large greased bowl; cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until double in bulk.

5. 5

   Mix soda with 1 cup of extra flour and stir in.

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   The dough will be very stiff. Turn dough out onto a floured board and begin kneading.

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   Add 1 cup extra flour to control the stickiness.

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   Knead until satiny, 5 to 8 minutes.

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   Shape into two oblong loaves or one large loaf.

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    Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.

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    Cover and place in a warm place. Let rise until nearly double in size.

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    Just before baking, brush outside with water and make slashes on the top with a sharp knife. Bake at 400u00b0 until crust is a medium dark brown, about 45 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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