Sour Dough Starter

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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
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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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