Salt Rising Bread

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup cold water
• 3 teaspoons cornmeal
• flour (enough to make a thick batter)
• warm water (enough to make a thin batter)
• 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the salt, baking soda, and sugar. Pour boiling water over it, then add cold water.

2. Stir in cornmeal and enough flour to make a thick batter. Cover tightly.

3. In cold weather, place the bowl in a warm spot overnight.

4. In the morning, place the bowl in hot water. Stir often for an hour.

5. In a large pan, sift in flour until two-thirds full. Add warm water, salt, and baking soda to make a thin batter.

6. Stir in the yeast thoroughly and place in a warm area, avoiding drafts.

7. Let it rise to the top of the pan.