Instructions

  1. Place the eggs in warm water and let sit for about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Warm the KA bowl by filling with hot water, dumping it out and towel dry.
  3. Dissolve the yeast in water in your KA mixing bowl.
  4. Let stand 5 minutes.
  5. On speed 1, stir in sourdough starter, sugar, salt, eggs, oil and 3 cups flour.
  6. Gradually add remaining flour or enough that the dough will separate from the sides of the mixing bowl. This should take about 8 minutes.
  7. Place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top.
  8. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees F), free from drafts, 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
  9. Punch dough down; divide in half and shape each half into a loaf. (These also can be make into dinner rolls.).
  10. Place loaves in greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pans.
  11. Brush top with oil.
  12. Cover loaves; let rise in a warm place (85 degrees F), free from drafts, about 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
  13. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped. Remove from pans and brush with melted butter.