Sourdough Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. starter
2 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
8 c. flour
1/4 tsp. soda

Preparation

Combine shortening and sugar, salt with starter.
Stir to combine.
Place 4 cups flour in large bowl.
Make depression in center, pour in batter, cut flour into batter until you have ball that can be handled.
Place on well-floured board and knead remaining flour into ball until smooth and elastic (about 20 minutes).
Grease top and set aside for 8 hours.