*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Sour Dough Starter

Recipe By     : Daughter got this from a friend at school
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      package       dry yeast
   2 1/2  cups          warm water
   2      cups          all-purpose flour
   1      tablespoon    sugar or honey

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup water.  Stir in remaining water, flour and sugar.
Beat until smooth.  Cover with cheesecloth.  Let stand at room temperature
for 5 to 10 days or till bubbly; stir 2 or 3 times a day.  To store,
transfer to a jar and cover with cheesecloth; refrigerate.  To use, bring to
room temperature.  To replenish after using (1 cup), stir 3/4 cup flour, 3/4
cup water and 1 teaspoon sugar or honey into remaining amount.  cover; let
stand at room temperature at least 1 day or till bubblly.  Refrigerate for
later use.  If starter isn't used within 10 days, stir teaspoon sugar or
honey.  Repeat ever 10 days until used.

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