Name: Salt Rising Bread (Standard)
Prep time: 9 h 36 min
Cook time: 14 h 24 min
Total time: 24 h
Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 12 slices)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 cup Rye Flour; 1 cup Unchlorinated Water; 2 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Salt; 1 cup Unchlorinated Water - warm (105-115°F); 1 tbsp Salt; 1 tbsp Shortening

Recipe tier

A traditional Appalachian bread leavened by a unique bacterial fermentation process, resulting in a slightly tangy, moist crumb and a distinctive aroma.

Total 24h

Serves 1 loaf (approximately 12 slices)

Steps 7

Ingredients 8

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Flour Mixture
4 cups 480 g All-Purpose Flour
1 cup 120 g Rye Flour
Starter
1 cup 240 mL Unchlorinated Water
2 tbsp 30 mL Sugar
1 tbsp 15 mL Salt
Dough
1 cup 240 mL Unchlorinated Water - warm (105-115°F)
1 tbsp 15 mL Salt
1 tbsp 15 mL Shortening

Equipment

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Instructions

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Prepare the Starter: In a clean jar, combine all Starter ingredients. Stir well and cover loosely with cheesecloth. Let sit at room temperature (68-72°F) for 3-5 days, stirring twice daily. The mixture will develop a strong, cheesy odor and become bubbly.
Combine Flour Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together all Flour Mixture ingredients.
Make the Dough: Add warm water, salt, and shortening to the flour mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Incorporate Starter: Add the prepared Starter to the dough and knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. The dough will be sticky.
First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 6-8 hours, or until doubled in size. The dough will not rise as dramatically as yeast bread.
Shape and Second Rise: Gently punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place in a greased loaf pan. Cover and let rise for another 2-4 hours.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).