Wild Sage Bread

Ingredients

• 1 pkg dry yeast
• 1 c native or cottage cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbsp melted lard or shortening
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp crushed dried wild sage
• 1 tsp salt
• 14 tsp baking soda
• 14 c lukewarm water
• 2 12 c flour
• pinch of sugar to add to yeast

Directions

1. Mix all dry ingredients together thoroughly
2. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water
3. Add pinch of sugar
4. Beat together egg and cheese until smooth
5. Add melted lard or shortening and yeast Combine all ingredients in a large bowl adding flour mixture slowly and beating after each addition until stiff dough is formed