1 pkg. dry yeast
5 c. flour
1 c. Sourdough Starter, room temperature
3 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. melted butter
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Yellow cornmeal
2 tsp. salt

In large mixing bowl, soften yeast in 1 1/2 cups water. Blend in 2 cups flour, Starter, sugar, butter, salt. Combine 1 cup flour and the soda, add the yeast mixture. Add 1 1/2 cups flour to make stiff dough. Knead 5 minutes. Place in greased bowl; turn once; cover; let rise until doubled = 1 1/2 hours.

Punch down; divide in half. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Shape into 2 oblong loaves.

Place on greased baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover; let rise 1 hour or until doubled in size. Brush with water and make diagonal slashes across top. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Remove from sheet to cool.