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 Indian meal
• flour (enough to make a thick batter)
• 2/3 cup flour (for the second mixture)
• 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt (for the second mixture)
• ½ teaspoon baking soda (for the second mixture)
• warm water (enough to make a thin batter)

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon white sugar.

2. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the mixture, then add 1 cup of cold water.

3. Stir in 3 teaspoons of Indian meal and enough flour to make a thick batter. Cover tightly.

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

5. In the morning, place the bowl in a dish of hot water and stir often for an hour.

6. In a separate large bowl, sift in 2/3 cup of flour.

7. Stir in enough warm water, 1 tablespoon of coarse sea salt, and ½ teaspoon baking soda to make a thin batter.

8. Thoroughly mix in the yeast from the first bowl and place in a warm area, avoiding drafts.

9. Let the mixture rise until it reaches the top of the pan.