Sponge White Bread

Ingredients

• 1 quart warm water
• flour (enough to make a stiff batter)
• ½ cup yeast
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• additional flour (for dusting)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine warm water and enough flour to create a stiff batter.

2. Add the yeast and let the mixture rise in a warm place until very light.

3. Stir in the salt and enough additional flour to shape the dough without overmixing.

4. Allow the dough to rise again in a warm place until light, but do not let it rise too long to avoid sourness.

5. If the sponge becomes acidic, add a pinch of baking soda. If the yeast is fresh, it’s better without it.