Hi Sharon, Check on the main TKL board. Iposted a sourdough Starter recipe and bread recipe with it. I do not use a bread machine, but I'm sure you could. It is good for anything. You start with 1 cup warm water, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 pkg. yeast, and 3 Tbls. instant potato flakes. Let stand 2 days covered. Feed with 1 cup warm water, 1/2-3/4 cup sugar, 3 tbls. instant potatoes and 1/2 cup bread flour. Let stand 8 hours. Make bread! Hope this helps!