Granddaddy&apos;s Sourdough Recipe

Ingredients

¼ to ½ cup Oil or melted butter

¼ to ½ sugar

1 t to 1 T salt

1 cup starter

1.5 cups warm water (90 - 100 degrees)

Start with 5.5 cups all purpose or bread non-bleached flour (add ½ cup if too sticky). I use half AP and half bread flour.

1 T. yeast (optional) if quick rise is necessary but it will overproof if left overnight.

Mix all ingredients to form a stiff dough. (Can do by hand or in a stand mixer. If using mixer dough should be mixed on a low speed until it forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.)
Place dough in a greased bowl.
Cover and let rise until doubled. Overnight works well.
Punch down and knead a few times.
Divide into two or three parts.
Shape each part into loaves or rolls.
Place in greased loaf pans or if making rolls place on a greased sheet pan.
Cover and allow second rise.
Bake at 350 degrees until the bread is 200- 205 degrees using a thermometer.
(25-30 minutes for three loaves. 40 minutes for two. 15-20 minutes for rolls.)
Spread melted butter over top after baking for a softer crust.
Cool loaves completely before cutting.
Store in bread bag covered in foil to prevent light.

Notes: Can freeze immediately after cooling. To reheat run water over the loaf and bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes. Bake rolls for less time.

Course🍞Bread

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍞Bread

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🥖Baking📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 2h