Amish Friendship Starter


This recipe was given to me years ago by a friend's mother along with 1 cup of starter. It's easy to keep and can be used to make a number of delicious recipes using sourdough starter"."

Steps


Day 1: in a large glass or plastic bowl , combine 1 cup sugar , 1 cup flour , and 1 cup milk.
Stir with a wooden spoon.
Cover loosely with a clean cloth dish towel.
Keep at room temperature.
Day 2: using a wooden spoon , stir once a day.
Day 3: using a wooden spoon , stir once a day.
Day 4: using a wooden spoon , stir once a day.
Day 5: add 1 cup sugar , 1 cup flour , and 1 cup milk.
Stir.
Day 6: using a wooden spoon , stir once a day.
Day 7: using a wooden spoon , stir once a day.
Day 8: using a wooden spoon , stir once a day.
Day 9: using a wooden spoon , stir once a day.
Day 10: add 1 cup sugar , 1 cup flour and 1 cup milk.
Stir.
Remove 3 cups of mixture and give one cup to three friends.
Save remaining starter for yourself , feeding every fifth day with 1 cup sugar , 1 cup flour and 1 cup milk.
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Ingredients


sugar, flour, milk