San Francisco Sourdough Bread

This white bread brings yeast and starter together for a guaranteed rise. A topping of diced onion gives extra kick.

• Calories: 145 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 ½ cups sourdough starter
• 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
• 1 cup warm milk
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 4 ¾ cups bread flour
• 1 extra large egg

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt, and dry yeast. Add milk and softened butter or margarine. Stir in starter. Mix in up to 3 3/4 cups flour gradually, you may need more depending on your climate.

Step 2

Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead for 8 to 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turn once to oil surface, and cover. Allow to rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in volume.

Step 3

Punch down, and let rest 15 minutes. Shape into loaves. Place on a greased baking pan. Allow to rise for 1 hour, or until doubled.

Step 4

Brush egg wash over tops of loaves, and sprinkle with chopped onion.

Step 5

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or till done.