Recipe: sourdough bread

This is the sour dough recipe that I use to make rolls and bread... I got it from family friend and have enjoyed it for many years. I hope you do too...

Sour dough Starter

1 package yeast (1/4 oz)
3 Tbls. instant potatoes
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup warm water

Dissolve yeast in warm water.Add sugar and potatoes, mixing well. Cover and let stand at room temp. for at least an hour.

3 to 7 days later, Feed:

3 tbls potato flakes
1/2 cup sugar 1 cup warm water.

Stir and let stand at least 1 hour. Take out 1 cup of the mixture to be used in bread and place remaining mixture in the refrigerator.

Bread:

5 cup bread flour (I use Pillsbury) 1 tsp. salt
1 cup starter 1 cup warm water
1/2 cup sugar (optional) 1/2 cup wesson oil

Mix all ingredients welll. Mixture will be very sticky. Oil a large bowl and place bread dough in. Turn to coat all sides. Cover and let sit in a draft free area to rise. (I put it in the oven with the light on over night) Dough should double.Sprinkle with flour . Punch down and knead 5 to 6 times. Over kneading will cause tough bread. Makes enough dough for 3 loaves or 24 rolls. Grease pans well as bread will stick. Let rise until doubled again after making rolls or bread loaves. Bake 325 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes