Instructions:

In a glass, plastic or ceramic container(never metal), mix together 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar. Be sure it is combined well before adding milk. Slowly stir in 1 cup milk and dissolved yeast. Cover loosely and let stand at room temperature, mixture will get bubbly.

You can also freeze this starter in 1 cup measures for later use. Frozen starter will take at least 3 hours at room temperature to thaw before using. Do not use the microwave to thaw.

Yields 6 cups starter.

Variation: You can keep the start in plastic zip bags and squish them instead of a bowl stirring it. But you do need to leave the bag open in a corner while the mixture sits.

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