Instructions: Makes four loaves

Mix sourdough, water, sugar, salt, and margarine. Add 5 cups flour and beat until smooth. Let stand 15 minutes. Add flour to make a soft dough.

Knead, adding flour, until dough is no longer sticky. Place dough in large bowl. Cover with a dish towel. Let rise until double in volume.* Knead down and divide into fourths. Let stand 15-30 minutes. Shape into loaves and place into greased and floured one-pound loaf pans. Let rise until 3/4 inch over top of pan. Bake at 350F for 40 min.

*On a cold day, you can speed the raising process. Set the oven to 200 degrees for 2 minutes. Turn oven off immediately and place bread, covered with aluminum foil - in metal or glass bowl only - in oven to raise.

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