Shepherd's bread is a traditional Irish bread that is made with flour, water, salt, and baking soda. It is often baked in a round, flat loaf, and is traditionally served with butter.

Into a large bowl, sift the dry ingredients, and dig a well in the centerof the sourdough starter.
Blend the dry mix into the starter from theedges with enough flour to knead until smooth and shiny.
Place in greasedbowl and let rise until almost double.
Shape into 2 loaves and place ingreased bread pans.
Bake at 375 degrees F until done.
Ingredients
Directions
Into a large bowl, sift the dry ingredients, and dig a well in the centerof the sourdough starter.
Blend the dry mix into the starter from theedges with enough flour to knead until smooth and shiny.
Place in greasedbowl and let rise until almost double.
Shape into 2 loaves and place ingreased bread pans.
Bake at 375 degrees F until done.