Salt Rising Bread II Recipe
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1726.9
- Fat: 24.7g
- Saturated Fat: 13.5g
- Cholesterol: 64.7mg
- Sodium: 2539.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 321.8g
- Fiber: 11.2g
- Sugar: 13.7g
- Protein: 48.1g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Leaven:
- In a mixing bowl, combine milk, salt, sugar, cornmeal, and butter.
- Place this mixture in a glass fruit jar or a heavy crockery pitcher.
- Surround it with water at about 120ยฐF to create the perfect environment for fermentation.
- Allow it to stand for 6 to 7 hours, or until you hear the satisfying sound of gas escaping, indicating fermentation.
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Adjusting for Additional Loaves:
- If you desire more loaves, add 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon butter for each additional loaf.
- Make a soft sponge by adding 1 cup flour for each loaf and beat well.
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Sponge Rising:
- Allow the sponge to rise again at 120ยฐF until it becomes very light.
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Kneading and Shaping:
- Once the sponge is ready, gradually add more flour (2 cups for each loaf) until the dough is kneadable and doesn’t stick to your hands.
- Knead the dough for 10 to 15 minutes until it reaches the perfect consistency.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased pan.
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Final Rise and Baking:
- Let the dough rise until it reaches 2.5 times its original size.
- Bake in a hot oven for the first 15 minutes and then reduce the temperature to moderate for the remaining 45 minutes.
- This bread is unique as it relies on wild yeast from the air, and you’ll notice a temporary disagreeable odor while it bakes.
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Enjoy the Uniqueness:
- Revel in the peculiar flavor of this bread, which is not as light as yeast-based bread but holds its own distinctive charm.
- Note that a loaf made with 1 cup of liquid may not rise to the top of a standard-sized bread pan.
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Storage and Tips:
- Due to its fine-grained nature, it’s recommended not to keep this bread for an extended period as it may dry out.
- Embrace the distinctiveness and savor the delightful aroma that fills your kitchen while baking.
This Salt Rising Bread II is a journey into the traditional, offering a taste that may be an acquired pleasure for some and a cherished flavor for others. Share the love, share the bread! Happy baking! ๐ฅโค๏ธ
