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N. Thornton
 
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Default soda / quick bread for bread machine

"Peggy" > wrote in message >...

> OLD-TIME SALT-RISING BREAD
> (from http://www.lsj.com/things/foodanddri...4_read_3d.html)


> Put potatoes, cornmeal, 2 table-spoons sugar and 1/8 teaspoon baking soda in
> a quart jar. Add boiling water. Put top on jar, but do not screw down.
>
> Set in a warm place for 20 hours or until foam forms. Foam should be 1 inch
> thick and have a noticeable odor.


> Set in a warm place.
>
> When the mixture has doubled in bulk, add salt, shortening and the remaining
> sugar. Knead well. Make into loaves. Place in greased pans and brush with
> melted shortening. Let rise about 3 hours in warm oven or until it doubles
> in bulk. Bake 1 hour in 350-degree oven. Makes 4 loaves (1 1/2 pounds each).



I'm pretty sure this is sourdough, ie a yeast recipe.

Regards, NT