Sourdough Bread (French)

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
• 1 cup sourdough starter
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. 1

   Mix water, the sourdough start and flour in a non-metallic bowl. Cover loosely. Let stand in warm place until mixture bubbles and has a definite sour aroma (about 24 hours).

2. 2

   Mix sugar, salt and baking soda into sourdough mixture. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make dough easy to handle. Knead dough on well-floured surface. Form and let rise until double in size, covered.