Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread Recipe

• 1 1/2 c. boiling water
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 pkg. dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 egg, well beaten
• 1/2 c.sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 c. sourdough starter, at room temperature (recipe follows)
• 3 c. all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 c. whole wheat flour

1. Combine boiling water and shortening in a large bowl; allow to cold to 105 to 115 degrees.
2. Add in yeast and 1 tsp.
3. sugar; let stand 15 min.
4. Add in egg, 1/2 c. sugar, salt, sourdough starter and 2 1/2 c. all purpose flour; beat at medium speed of electric mixer 3 min.
5. Gradually stir in 1/2 c. all purpose flour and whole wheat flour.
6. Turn dough out on a floured surface, and knead about 5 min or possibly till smooth and elastic.
7. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top.
8. Cover with plastic wrap.
9. Let rise in a hot place, 85 degrees, free from drafts, 1 1/2 to 2 hrs or possibly till dough is doubled in bulk.
10. Divide dough in half and place on a floured surface.
11. Roll each half into an 8"x18" rectangle.
12. Roll up, beginning at narrow edge; as you roll the dough, press firmly to eliminate air pockets.
13. Healthy pinch seams and ends together to seal.
14. Place seam side down in 2 well greased 9"x5"x3" loaf pans.
15. Cover and let rise till doubled in bulk.
16. Place in a cool oven.
17. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 min; reduce heat to 350 degrees, and continue baking 20 min or possibly till loaves sound hollow when tapped.
18. Remove from pans; cold on wire racks.
19. Yield: 2 (9"x5") loaves.

boiling water, shortening, yeast, sugar, egg, csugar, salt, sourdough starter, allpurpose flour, whole wheat flour

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/whole-wheat-sourdough-bread-45317 (may not work)