German Unfermented Bread

Ingredients

• 1 quart Flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoonfuls Sugar
• 1 teaspoonful Salt
• 2 teaspoonfuls Baking powder (Originally Royal Baking Powder.)
• 1 tablespoonful Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally lard. Substituted with butter for modern preference. Can also use vegetable shortening for similar texture.)
• 1 large Egg
• 1 pint Water

Instructions

1. 1Sift together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Rub in the butter (or shortening) cold. Add the beaten egg and water. Mix into a smooth dough that can be handled.
2. 2Flour the board, turn the dough out, and form into the shape of a loaf. Handle the dough as little as possible. Place the loaf in a greased tin. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes. Protect the loaf with paper for the last 20 minutes of baking.