Sourdough Tomato Bread

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water, set aside.

2. 2

   In large bowl; mix starter and tomato juice. Add yeast mixture, salt, sugar and stir well.

3. 3

   Add 1 cup of flour at a time and beat well to develop the gluten. When a stiff dough forms, turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, adding the last 1 cup of flour as you go.

4. 4

   Turn into greased bowl and lightly grease top, cover with towel and place in draft free area for 2 hours. Will double in bulk.

5. 5

   Punch down and divide dough in two, form into rounds and place each on a baking sheet that has been sprinkled generously with cornmeal.

6. 6

   Let rise 1/2 hour, rub top lightly with flour and slash with sharp knife. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ) for 45-60 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned when checked.

7. 7

   For a soft crust, cool under a clean dishtowel. For a harder European type crust, cool without.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.