Directions:
- For the sponge:
- Place 1 cup of the starter into a large glass mixing bowl. Add to the starter, the warm water and about 3 cups of the flour. Mix well using a wooden spoon. Cover the sponge with plastic wrap and set aside for 24 hours.
- For the Dough:
- After the sponge has bubbled and expanded, remove the plastic wrap. Blend salt, sugar, and baking soda into 2 cups of flour. Mix this into the sponge using a wooden spoon. When the dough begins to hold together, turn it onto a floured board and knead it for 3 or 4 minutes. Add flour as needed to make a fairly stiff dough.
- Give the dough a rest and clean the bowl. Grease the bowl after. Continue kneading for another 3 to 4 minutes. Place the kneaded dough back into the bowl, turning it to grease the top. Cover and let rise for 2 to 4 hours. Punch down the dough and shape it into 2 long loaves. Place them on a cornmeal sprinkled cookie sheet. Cover and let rise for another 2 hours or until doubled.
- Heat oven to 450 F. Begin heating a kettle of water.
- Just before you place the bread loaves in the oven, slash the tops diagonally with a knife. Slash every two inches at 1/4 inch deep. Brush with cold water. Place a baking pan on the oven bottom and put in 3 or 4 cups of boiling water. Place the loaves to be baked on the rack over the steaming water, close the oven, and bake for about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 266.39 Kcal (1115 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 70.98 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 7.89g | 12% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1227.98mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 86.03mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 43.12g | 14% | |
| Sugars | 0.62g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.34g | 17% | |
| Protein | 5.92g | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 116.4mg | 12% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 319.34 Kcal (1337 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 85.09 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.45g | 12% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1472.1mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 103.13mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 51.69g | 14% | |
| Sugars | 0.75g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2g | 17% | |
| Protein | 7.09g | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 139.6mg | 12% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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