How you you make good German bread in a bread machine?

The best German breads are sourdough type and include some rye. Try this and then experiment.

German-Style Rye With Sourdough Starter Added

Place ingredients in pan:(2 lb. loaf)*

*Can be adapted using Dough Cycle only,then

make shape of your choice.Makes good rolls.

1 1/4 c.lukewarm water & 2 1/4 tsp yeast

2 T. veg. oil and 1 T.potato flakes

1 T dark molasses and 1 T brown sugar

1/4 c. sourdough starter

1 tsp salt,

1 c.rye flour,

2 T cornmeal

3 1/2 c.bread flour : add 2T gluten

1 T dark unsweetened cocoa

Optional: 2 T caraway seeds,1 T.fennel seeds

Set machine for whole wheat* or,if you prefer,basic,Medium crust. While it mixes,check consistency; if too wet,add flour, 1 T at a time.Should form smooth ball.

Should produce a nice loaf. If this is taken as dough for oven baking: Use bread pan (9"), or greased cookie sheet,sprinkled with cornmeal, for round loaf or long loaf,as you wish.

Make at least 3 slashes with sharp knife.

Brush top with lightly beaten egg white;let rise til almost double in bulk.Bake 350F 40 min. Cool completely on rack before slicing.

Note: Get the Fleischmann's Sourdough Starter Mix (envelope) - in the dry yeast display at store-and add to it * in a glass or crock container so that you can get one going.It's really worth the effort.DO NOT use metal spoons or containers.