Best Grandmas Sourdough Bread Recipes

Grandma's Sourdough Bread image

Provided by Stevens Dad

Time 3h30m

Yield 2 loaves, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 (12 ounce) can beer, warmed to 110 degrees
5 -5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sourdough starter, at room temperature Grandmas Starter recipe posted
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 cup yellow cornmeal

Steps:

Soften yeast in warm beer. Blend in 2 cups of the flour, Grandma's starter, sugar, butter and salt. Combine 1 cup of the flour and the baking soda; stir into flour-yeast mixture.
Stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can with a wooden spoon. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (5 to 8 minutes total).
Place in greased non metallic bowl; turn once. Cover; let rise till double in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Punch down; divide dough in half. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
Shape into two oblong or round loaves.
Place on greased baking sheet which has been sprinkled with yellow corn meal. Cover; let rise till almost double in size, about 1 hour. brush with a little water. Make diagonal slashes across tops of the loaves.
Twenty minutes before rising is complete pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
Bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.8, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 684.9, Carbohydrate 67.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5, Protein 8.8

Sourdough Bread (Also Known As Grandma Angelitas Bread) image

Provided by Bergy

Time 4h45m

Yield 4 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sourdough starter (Listed separately on recipezaar)
1 quart lukewarm water
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons salt
5 tablespoons melted shortening
12 cups flour

Steps:

Remove 1 cup starter and keep in fridge for the next time you wish to make 4 loaves.
Add remaining ingredients in the order listed.
Use only enough flour to make the dough easy to handle.
Knead on floured surface until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Let rise in a greased bowl, keep in a warm place, cover it, until about doubled. Knead again and divide into 4 equal parts.
Shape each loaf into a 9" round & place in 9" greased cake pans.
Let rise again.
Bake in 375°F oven for approx 45 minutes or until done (loaf sounds hollow when you tap on it and it should be golden brown).

Grandma's Sourdough Starter image

Provided by Stevens Dad

Time P5D

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110 degrees)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (12 ounce) can beer
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

Soften yeast in warm water.
Stir in flour, beer and sugar.
Beat until smooth. ***Do not use metal utensils or bowls!***
Place in a wide-mouth jar.
Cover loosely with cheesecloth; let stand at room temperature 5 to 10 days, stirring 2 to 3 times a day. Mixture will foam and bubble. Time required to ferment depends on room temperature; If room is warm, let stand a shorter time than if room is cool.
Cover loosely and refrigerate til ready to use.
To keep starter going: For each 1 cup of starter used, add 3/4 cup water, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon sugar to remainder.
Let stand at room temperature till bubbly, at least a day.
Cover loosely and refrigerate for later use.
If not used within 10 days, add 1 teaspoon sugar.
Repeat adding sugar every 10 days.