Salt-rising Bread

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sugar
• coarse sea salt (a long pinch)
• 1 quart boiling water
• flour (enough to make a stiff batter, about 3-4 cups)
• 1 cup warm flour (for later)

Directions

1. Dissolve sugar and salt in boiling water in an earthen vessel.

2. Once cooled to bear your finger, stir in enough flour to make a stiff batter.

3. Beat the batter until smooth and free of lumps.

4. Place the vessel in warm water, cover with a cloth, and stir every 20 minutes until bubbles form.

5. Stir in 1 cup of warm flour and let it rise until ready.

6. If a crust forms, remove it. Knead the dough smooth and place it in pans.

7. This will make four small loaves or three medium-sized loaves.