Laura Osgood Bean'S Sourdough Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sourdough starter
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. very warm milk
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
5 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. water
egg white

Preparation

Combine yeast, milk, sugar and salt.
Let stand until foamy. Add sourdough starter.
Combine with flour; knead until shiny.
Let rise until doubled in size.
Shape into loaves; let rise.
Brush tops with mixture of slightly beaten egg white and water.
Bake for 40 minutes at 400\u00b0.