Potato Starter

Directions

1. 1
   Cook potatoes in boiling water.
2. 2
   Mash in water they were cooked in.
3. 3
   Add sugar, salt and enough cold water to make 3 1/4 cups of liquid.
4. 4
   Allow this mixture to become warm.
5. 5
   Add the yeast dissolved in 1 cup warm water.
6. 6
   Allow this mixture to stand overnight.
7. 7
   This should be light and frothy.
8. 8
   Pour off 1 cup to save as starter for the next baking.
9. 9
   Store in refrigerator in jar loosely covered.
10. 10
    When ready for use, set jar in warm water until 82°.
11. 11
    Starter should remain usable for about a week.
12. 12
    Work flour in this mixture as in sourdough bread.