Sourdough Bread Starter

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of water, add remaining ingredients and stir well.
2. 2
   Keep at room temperature for 24 hours.
3. 3
   Take out and feed with 3/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons instant potatoes and 1 cup warm water. Mix well and add to starter.
4. 4
   Let stand at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours (mixture will be bubbly).
5. 5
   Take out 1 cup to make bread and return rest to refrigerator.
6. 6
   Keep in refrigerator for 3 to 5 days, then feed again.
7. 7
   If not making bread after feeding starter, throw away 1 cup.
8. 8
   (This is to avoid deflating starter.)