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Sheepherder Bread Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time1 hr 10 minsTotal Time1 hr 15 mins

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.

 1 1/2 c Active Sourdough Starter
 2 tb Shortening, Melted
 4 c Unbleached Flour
 1 ts Salt
 2 tb Sugar
 ¼ ts Baking Soda
1

Into a large bowl, sift the dry ingredients, and dig a well in the centerof the sourdough starter.

2

Blend the dry mix into the starter from theedges with enough flour to knead until smooth and shiny.

3

Place in greasedbowl and let rise until almost double.

4

Shape into 2 loaves and place ingreased bread pans.

5

Bake at 375 degrees F until done.