" Herman"Herman Bread recipe

Herman BreadIngredients1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast1 cup lukewarm water1 cup sourdough starter3 tablespoons vegetable oil3 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon saltDirections1 In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand untilcreamy, about 10 minutes.2 In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the HermanStarter, oil, 2 cups flour and salt; mix well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2cup at a time, stirring after each addition. When the dough has pulledtogether, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smoothand elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough inthe bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise ina warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.3 Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Deflate the dough and turn it outonto a lightly floured surface and form into a loaf. Place into the preparedpan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).4 Bake inthe preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top of theloaf is golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.