Sourdough Starter

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water, then feed with warm water, sugar, and potato flakes.
2. 2
   Let mixture stand all day, loosely covered, then refrigerate 2 to 5 days
3. 3
   Take it out, feed of again with 1 cup warm water, 3/4 cup sugar and 3 Tbsp instant potato flakes.
4. 4
   Again, let it sit out all day or overnight (8 - 12 hours), loosely covered.
5. 5
   Now you are ready to pour off 1 cup starter to use in making the first batch of bread.
6. 6
   Store the rest on the refrigerator, feeding every 3 to 5 days.
7. 7
   If not making bread after feeding starter, give or throw away 1 cup.
8. 8
   It may be fed 2 or 3 times before using for bread.