Breads Jessie's Potato Sourdough Bread
Submitted by msbelle on June 21, 2010 at 9:10 pm

DESCRIPTION
Jessie's Potato Sourdough Bread.The starter for this recipe was shared by an elderly friend, Jessie Izard. I don't know how old it is. She had been using it for years and I've had it at least five years. My grandchildren just inhale it. It makes wonderful french toast!

SUMMARY
Yield 0 File under bread, potato, sourdough, Yeast

INGREDIENTS
See ingredients within each step of instructions.

INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1. Morning
Remove starter from refrigerator and leave on counter for one hour to remove chill.

Feed starter
3/4 cup sugar
5 Tablespoons Potato Flakes
1 - 1 1/2 cups very warm tap water
Mix together with wooden spoon and leave on counter at least six hours for it to feed and grow.

Step 2. Late afternoon
To 1 - 1 1/2 cups starter that has been fed and rested (put remainder back in refrigerator)
add
1 - 1 1/2 cups very warm tap water
3 Tablespoons sugar
1 Teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Canola oil
6 - 7 cups Unbleached bread flour

Mix all ingredients together until well combined. Place dough in bowl that has been sprayed with Pam. Spray Pam on top of dough. Lightly cover with plastic wrap. Leave on counter overnight.

Step 3. Next AM
Punch dough down and lightly knead. Divide into four loaf pans and let rise three to four hours. Bake in 350 degree oven for approximately 30 minutes.