San Francisco Sourdough French Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sourdough starter
1 1/2 c. warm water
2 Tbsp. sugar
5 to 6 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Combine starter, water, sugar and 3 cups flour in a large nonmetal mixing bowl.
Cover with plastic wrap or a towel; let stand at room temperature 12 hours or overnight.
Combine salt, soda and 1 cup flour.
Stir into dough; beat until smooth.
Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.