Sheepherder Bread

• cups sourdough starter↗1 1⁄2
• cups unbleached flour↗4
• tablespoons sugar↗2
• tablespoons shortening, Melted↗2
• teaspoon salt↗1
• teaspoon baking soda↗1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Into a large bowl, sift the dry ingredients, and dig a well in the center of the sourdough starter.

2. 2

   Blend the dry mix into the starter from the edges with enough flour to knead until smooth and shiny.

3. 3

   Place in greased bowl and let rise until almost double.

4. 4

   Shape into 2 loaves and place in greased bread pans.

5. 5

   Bake at 375 degrees F until done.