Recipe - Salt Rising Bread ( Text )



Salt rising bread is a bread made from a potato/cornmeal starter which
produces the only leavening in the recipe. This is a fickle bread because
sometimes the mixture doesnt "take ". It is called salt rising not because
of salt content but because the bowl containing the starter was packed or
surrounded by salt to keep the bread warm!

The recipe is a challenge because of this. Technically it is not a hard
bread to make. If your starter doesnt bubble, foam , smell yeasty or
unpleasant ( like ripened cheese ) then DONT BOTHER TO CONTNUE WITH THE
RECIPE.

If you consult old cookbooks you will find a variety of salt rising
recipes. This recipe was passed on by a person who has made delicious
successful bread. Ive had great results with this recipe. Please remember
one thing: salt rising breads demand constant warmth.So make sure even
utensils are warm. The finished bread is most delicious with a texture
similar to yeast risen breads. Salt rising breads tend to be heavier and
denser than most yeast risen white breads. The bread is excellent toasted.
Now see the separate recipe and tips.

Joan From: LIR119@delphi.com
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