Sourdough Brown Bread

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups proofed sourdough starter
• 1 cup milk, warmed
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup potato flakes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 4-4 1/2 cups bread flour

Directions

1. 1

   If using an ABM, place ingredients in bread machine pan in order according to the manufacturer's specifications.

2. 2

   Select dough cycle and press start.

3. 3

   If using KitchenAid mixer, or doing by hand, combine all ingredients and knead.

4. 4

   Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and shape into desired loaf.

5. 5

   Place in greased loaf pan and let rise, covered, until dough has doubled.

6. 6

   Uncover and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until bread sounds hollow when tapped.

7. 7

   Immediately remove from pan and let cool on wire rack.

8. 8

   For a soft crust, brush top with melted butter.