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salt Rising Bread 2 1/2 Cups Potatoes, Sliced
2 Tablespoons Cornmeal
1 1/2 Tablespoons Salt
1 Quart Boiling Water
1 1/2 Teaspoons Granulated Sugar
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Cup Warm Milk
1 Tablespoon Shortening, Melted
11 Cups Flour sprinkle 1 Tablespoon Salt And The Cornmeal Over Potatoes. Add Boiling Water And Stir Until Salt Has Dissolved. Cover And Keep Warm From Noon To The Following Morning. drain Off Liquid Into A Large Bowl. Add The Baking Soda, 1 1/2 Teaspoons Sugar And 5 Cups Flour To The Liquid. Stir Until Ingredients Are Well Blended. This Sponge Should Be The Consistency Of Cake Batter. Set Mixture In A Warm Place, And Let Rise Until Light And Full Of Bubbles. This Requires About 1 1/2 Hours. scald Milk And Cool To Lukewarm. Add Shortening. Add Milk And Remaining Flour To Sponge. Knead For 10 To 12 Minutes And Shape Into Loaves. Makes 3 Medium-size Loaves. Let Rise Until Light - About 1 1/2 Hours. bake At 350 Degrees F For 1 Hour. |
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