Sourdough Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. milk or water
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1 packet active yeast
1 1/2 c. Starter
2 to 3 Tbsp. warm water
4 to 5 c. flour

Preparation

Scald milk.
Add sugar, shortening and salt.
Stir to mix thoroughly.
Dissolve yeast in 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water.
Let it bubble to ensure it is working.
Add to milk mixture along with 2 cups of flour.
Stir and keep adding flour to make a dough that can be handled easily.
Knead for 5 to 8 minutes, then cut into pieces to fill pans 1/2 full.
Be sure to grease pans.
Let rise to twice its size in warm place.
Bake in 400\u00b0 oven for 35 to 45 minutes to a good golden brown.