Sourdough French Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

1 pack of yeast (dry, active); dissolved in
1/4 c of water (warm)
4-1/2 c of unsifted flour (unbleached)
2 Tbsps of sugar (refined)
2 tsps of salt
1 c of water (warm)
1/2 c of milk
1/4 c of sourdough starter
2 Tbsps of oil (vegetable oil)

Instructions:

When the yeast is dissolved, add flour, sugar, salt, water, milk, oil, and sourdough starter. Mix thoroughly then knead gently; place on a bowl. Let it rise till volume has doubled. Turn it out on a floured surface then divide into 2 portions.

Shape the dough portions to oblongs; roll tightly starting with 1 side and seal edge and form or shape to an size and shape you prefer.

Place the loaves onto greased cooking sheet; let them rise till volume has doubled. Make cuts above the loaves, diagonally. Gently brush water above the surface. Bake (400 degrees F) for 25 mins or till brown.

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