In a large bowl, combine the water, sourdough starter and 4 cups of flour.
Mix well and cover with plastic wrap in a warm place 8-12 hours (I do it over night).
The next day stir in the salt and sugar and add flour 1/2 to 1 cup at a time to make a very stiff dough .
Knead till smooth.
Cover and let rise 2 to 2-1/2 hours.
Punch down and divide in half.
Knead till smooth and form into rounds. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover lightly and let rise till double and puffy (1 to 1-2 hrs).
While this is rising mix the 1/2 cup water and 1/2 tsp cornstarch in a small bowl and microwave till boiling, remove from heat and let cool.
Heat oven to 400°F.
Carefully place a small pan of hot water on the bottom rack of the oven.
Cut two slashes across each other on top of each loaf.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Pull out the rack and baste each loaf well with the cornstarch mixture.
Close the oven and allow to bake another 20-25 minutes. Loaves should be a light golden color and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
You are suppose to allow this to cool for 2 hrs to develop the sourdough flavor fully - we wait maybe 30-45 minutes!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1222.18 Kcal (5117 kJ)
Calories from fat	330.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.67g	56%
Sodium	4871.53mg	203%
Potassium	392.94mg	8%
Total Carbs	197.02g	66%
Sugars	2g	8%
Dietary Fiber	20.11g	80%
Protein	26.81g	54%
Iron	12.6mg	70%
Calcium	543.9mg	54%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	292.9 Kcal (1226 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.79g	56%
Sodium	1167.47mg	203%
Potassium	94.17mg	8%
Total Carbs	47.22g	66%
Sugars	0.48g	8%
Dietary Fiber	4.82g	80%
Protein	6.43g	54%
Iron	3mg	70%
Calcium	130.3mg	54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

26.7

Points
32

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
sugar free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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