Strawberry Sourdough Bread Recipe

In a large bowl lightly beat the eggs. Mix in the oil and sugar, and sourdough. Add the flour and soda. Stir until flour is just blended.

Fold in the strawberries and walnuts.

Do not over-blend or the bread may be tough. Butter and lightly flour and 8.5x4.5 inch loaf pan.

Pour the batter into pan and bake on center rack in oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes at 350 F or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Turn out onto wire rack to cool. Cut and serve.

Sourdough Starter

Combine the ingredients in a glass or pottery container. Never use metal!

Cover with cheese cloth and let stand at room temperature for 48 hours, stirring it (use a wooden spoon, never metal) down several times. Potato water is an even better liquid than tap water. Each time you stir, you may notice a clear yellowish liquid on top of starter. This is natural-just stir it down. Do the same before using.

Using starter: Each time you use your starter, replenish it with equal amounts of flour and water. The starter should be kept in the refrigerator when not in use, then taken out and brought to room temperature before using.