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Wild Sage Bread Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time50 mins

?Wild sage bread is a type of artisan bread that is made with a sourdough starter and typically has a strong flavor due to the sage.

 1 package dry yeast
 1 cup cottage cheese
 1 egg
 1 tablespoon melted shortening
 1 tablespoon sugar
 2 teaspoons crushed dried sage
 ½ teaspoon salt
 ¼ teaspoon baking soda
 2 1/2 cups flour
1

Combine sugar, sage, salt, baking soda and flour. Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Beat egg and cottage cheese together until smooth. Add melted shortening and yeast.

2

Add flour mixture slowly to egg mixture, beating well after each addition until a stiff dough is formed.

3

Cover dough with cloth and put in warm place until double in bulk (about 1 hour). Punch dough down, knead for one minute and place in well-greased pan. Cover and let rise for 40 minutes.

4

Bake in a 350-degree oven for 50 minutes. Brush top with melted shortening and sprinkle with crushed, roasted pine nuts or coarse salt.