Sourdough Bread Starter

Name: Sourdough Bread Starter
Ingredients: 1/2 c. instant potatoes; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 pkg. yeast; 2 c. warm water; 2 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. sugar (approximately, can add less); 1 c. warm water; 3 Tbsp. potato flakes; 1/4 c. sugar; 1 1/2 c. warm water (more or less for right consistency); 1 c. starter (stirred up well); 6 c. bread flour; 1/2 c. oil; 1 1/2 tsp. salt

14 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. instant potatoes
1/2 c. sugar
1 pkg. yeast
2 c. warm water
2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sugar (approximately, can add less)
1 c. warm water
3 Tbsp. potato flakes
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. warm water (more or less for right consistency)
1 c. starter (stirred up well)
6 c. bread flour
1/2 c. oil
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

1

Mix well, but don't knead.
2

Cover and let rise about 8 hours. It should double in size.
3

After rising, punch down.
4

Separate into 3 parts.
5

Put in a little flour on countertop and knead dough a few times to get out bubbles.
6

Put in loaf pans that have been sprayed with oil.
7

Spray lightly the top of the loaves.
8

Let rise 8 hours or until double in size.
9

Bake at 325° for 25 minutes, until top crust is brown.
10

Take out of pans soon after baking and place on a paper towel to cool.
11

This can also be used to make rolls.
12

Bake in sprayed muffin tins, for less time, same temperature.