Salt Rising Bread(Alabama Tech Extension Service)

• 1 c. sweet milk
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• cornmeal
• 1/2 c. tepid water
• flour
• 4 c. flour
• 2 Tbsp. lard
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. sugar

1. Scald milk and stir in enough cornmeal to make a batter.
2. Add salt.
3. (Do this about 3 p.m. in winter and 8 p.m. in summer.)
4. At 5 or 6 a.m., add 1/2 cup tepid water and enough flour to make a stiff batter.
5. Set in a vessel of warm water and keep at an even temperature.
6. Watch carefully and if water forms on top, as it sometimes does, add 1 tablespoon flour.
7. Let rise and add 4 cups flour, 2 tablespoons lard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon sugar.
8. A little warm water may be added, if necessary, to make a soft dough.
9. Knead well and put in greased pans to rise.
10. This makes 2 small loaves.
11. Grease the top when it rises well and bake in a moderate oven at 375u0b0.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=650882 (may not work)