Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Country Crust Sourdough Bread Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees)
1 cup Sourdough Starter
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 TSP salt
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter

Recipe Instructions:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
Add the Sourdough Starter, eggs, sugar, oil, salt and 3 cups flour.
Beat until smooth.
Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half.
Shape into loaves.
Place in 2 greased 8x4" loaf pans.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.

Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Brush with butter.

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