Sourdough Starter

Mix yeast with 1/2 cup warm water.

Mix sugar with 2 cups warm water and flour.

Add yeast mixture; let set in glass jar covered with a cloth for 5 days.

Put the initial Sourdough Starter in refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.

Take out and feed with this mixture: 3/4 cup sugar, 1 cup warm water and 3 tablespoons instant potatoes. Mix well and add to starter.

Let starter stand out of refrigerator all day (8 to 12 hours) or until very bubbly.

Remove 1 cup to make bread and return remaining to the refrigerator.

Keep in refrigerator 3 to 5 days and feed again.

If not making bread after feeding starter, throw away 1 cup.