SAN FRANCISCO SOURDOUGH BREAD

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Use a good sourdough starter, one you have tended to, for best flavor.

Provided by Donna

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Sourdough Bread Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.
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.
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.
Brush egg wash over tops of loaves, and sprinkle with chopped onion.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or till done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 266.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g