Sourdough Bread Obsession

It's working! The sourdough starter, through trial and error is now working and it's full steam ahead. 

I found a better recipe online for an excellent sourdough bread. Also,  I found better directions for making the starter and how to maintain it from Allrecipes.com

Here's my adjusted version of the bread. It was amazing with dinner tonight and I can't wait to make it again.

San Francisco Sourdough Bread.

4 3/4 cups bread flour

3 tablespoons white sugar or honey

2 teaspoons salt

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

1 cup warm milk

2 tablespoons margarine, softened

1 1/2 cups sourdough starter

1 extra large egg

1 tablespoon water

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt, and dry yeast. (If using honey, add it with the liquid ingredients.) Add milk and softened butter or margarine. Stir in starter. Mix in up to 3 3/4 cups flour gradually, you may need more depending on your climate.

Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead for 8 to 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turn once to oil surface, and cover. Allow to rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in volume.

Punch down, and let rest 15 minutes. Shape into loaves. Place on a greased baking pan. Allow to rise for 1 hour, or until doubled.

Brush egg wash over tops of loaves.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes, or till done.