YEAST STARTER MIX

In a quart jar, mix

 

1\4 C. sweet milk and

 

l\4 C. cold water, add

 

1\2 C sugar and

 

1\2 C. flour

 

Put in warm place and stir once in awhile. In two days add 1 T. flour. Let stand nine days. Before using to bake the next day, add a little cold water and stir well. At bedtime, pour into a crock or pan. Use only a quart of water the first time. Mix to make a batter, cover and let stand until morning. Take out 3 or 4 tablespoons, placeinajar and add about 1 C. sugar, more if you want sweeter bread. Set this away for the next time, keeping in a cool place. To the rest of the sponge, add salt. Be sure you take the starter out before adding the salt! Now proceed as with any bread. If this is used at least twice a week, to keep the starter fresh and alive, this works fine.