Amish Friendship Bread Starter

Step 1

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Let stand 10 minutes.

Step 2

In a 2-quart glass, plastic or ceramic container, combine 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar. Mix thoroughly with a whisk or fork.

Step 3

Slowly stir in 1 cup milk and dissolved yeast mixture.

Step 4

Cover loosely and let stand at room temperature until bubbly. Consider this Day 1 of the 10-day cycle. For the next 10 days, handle starter according to the instructions for Amish Friendship Bread.