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Salt Rising Bread #7

Salt Rising Bread #7 — a community recipe on Potlikkr.

Ingredients

• Starter
• 12.0 oz Red Boiling Potatoes Do Not Peel About Per Potato
• 2.5 tsp Salt
• 2.5 tsp Sugar

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Method (preview)

1. 1

   TO MAKE STARTER: Combine the raw potato slices and the salt, sugar, cornmeal and flour in a large bowl. Toss well and pour the boiling water over the mixture. Stir around to to dissolve the dry ingredients. Cover and put in a warm place 15 to 18 hours, until frothy and sour smelling. If you have any doubt, it is not ready. Strain the fermented starter well. Gently press the potatoes but do not break then up or force through the strainer. Discard the potatoes.

2. 2

   TO MAKE THE SPONGE: Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the starter and beat very well. Cover and let rise until doubled. Reserve 1 cup of the sponge and refrigerate for the next batch if you intend to bake again soon. It will not hold more than 2 or 3 days.