Salt Rising Bread

Ingredients

• 1 pint lukewarm water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• Flour (amount as needed for batter and sponge)

Directions

1. In an earthen bowl, mix 1 pint of lukewarm water, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of baking soda to make a stiff batter.

2. Set the batter to rise in a kettle of warm water, maintaining a consistent temperature.

3. Once the batter is light, add more lukewarm water and flour to create a soft sponge.

4. Let the sponge rise again, then add more flour and knead well.

5. Shape the dough into loaves and place them in a baking pan.