Ingredients & Directions
                
 1 1/2 c  Active Sourdough Starter            2 T  Shortening, Melted
     4 c  Unbleached Flour                    1 t  Salt
     2 T  Sugar                             1/4 t  Baking Soda
 Into a large bowl, sift the dry ingredients, and dig a well in the
 center of the sourdough starter.  Blend the dry mix into the starter
 from the edges with enough flour to knead until smooth and shiny.
 Place in greased bowl and let rise until almost double.
  Shape into 2 loaves and place in greased bread pans.
  Bake at 375 degrees F until done.
                
                 Yields       
                18 servings