Sheepherder Bread

Sheepherder Bread

Servings: 18
1 1/2 c Active Sourdough Starter
4 c Unbleached Flour
2 tb Sugar
2 tb Shortening, Melted
1 ts Salt
1/4 ts Baking Soda
Into a large bowl, sift the dry ingredients, and dig a well in the center
of the sourdough starter. Blend the dry mix into the starter from the
edges with enough flour to knead until smooth and shiny. Place in greased
bowl and let rise until almost double. Shape into 2 loaves and place in
greased bread pans. Bake at 375 degrees F until done.