Ingredients
2¼tspactive dry yeast
2cupswarm water,110 degrees F
2cupsall-purpose flour
¼cupwhite sugar
1cupwhite sugar,divided
2cupsall-purpose flour,divided
2cupsmilk,divided
Preparation
In a large glass or plastic container, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Stir in the flour and sugar, mix until smooth. Cover loosely and store in a warm place overnight.
The next day, stir and refrigerate.
Stir once each day for the next four days. On the fifth day, stir, then divide in half. Give half away with feeding instructions.
Feed starter with 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 cup flour, and 1 cup milk. Stir until smooth. Cover and place in the refrigerator. Stir once each day for the next four days.
On the tenth day feed again with 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 cup flour, and 1 cup milk. Return to the refrigerator and stir once each day for the next four days.
It will be ready on the fifteenth day. Reserve one cup of the starter in the refrigerator and continue to follow the stir and feed cycle.
