Sour Dough Starter 1. 1 package active yeast not quick rising 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup warm water 3 Table potato flakes Combine all ingredients and shake in covered plastic bowl or jar leave out on counter all day* Refrigerate with lid on for 3-5 days. Set out and feed as directed* Set out 24 hours and then make bread* feed starter every 3-5 days. Feed Starter 2. 1/2 cup sugar 3 Table potato flakes 1 cup warm water mix well & add to starter. Let stand out on counter all day 8-12 hours. This does not rise only bubbles take out 1 cup to make bread return rest to fridge. Keep left over starter in fridge. 3-5 days & keep covering loosely. Feed again after 3-5 days* If not making bread take out 1 cup and throw away. The starter must be fed. Making Bread 3. 6 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup corn oil 1 tea salt 1 cup starter 1 1/2 cup warm water Mix in large bowl. (do not over mix or knead) batter will be stiff* grease large bowl with oil put dough in and turn over so both sides are coated* cover let stand over night (do not fridge) next morning or end of day dough should be doubled in size* Punch down & knead* Divide into 3 parts * knead each lightly eight to ten times* put in greased loaf pans* Cover with towel & let rise until double. Dough rises slowly. Bake on bottom rack at 350*. for 35 minutes.
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