Sourdough Bread III

Ingredients

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• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
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• ¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
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• 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
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• 3 cups white sugar, divided
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• 3 cups milk, divided
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Instructions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl; let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Combine 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar in a 2-quart container (glass, plastic, or ceramic); mix thoroughly. Stir in 1 cup milk and yeast mixture. Cover the container loosely and leave at room temperature until bubbly. This is day 1 of the 10-day process.
3. 3
   Days 2 through 4: Stir starter with a spoon. Day 5: Stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. Days 6 through 9: Stir starter with a spoon.
4. 4
   Day 10: Stir in remaining 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. Remove 1 cup starter to make your first bread. Give 2 cups starter to friends (1 cup each) along with this recipe and your favorite Amish bread recipe. Store remaining 1 cup starter in a container in the refrigerator or begin the 10-day process over again (beginning with step 2).