Sourdough Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast (Rapid)
1 1/2 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
1 c. sourdough starter at room temperature
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
5 1/2 to 6 c. flour, unbleached
vegetable oil
butter or margarine

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in a large nonmetal bowl and let stand 5 minutes.
Stir in sourdough starter, 1/4 cup sugar, oil, salt, eggs and 3 cups flour.
Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
Turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
Place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place free from draft (put in sink with warm water) 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
Punch down and divide into 2 loaves.
Place in greased loaf pans.
Brush with oil.
Let rise in warm place for 1 hour.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.