Amish Bread Starter (makes 5 - 1 Cup starters)

3 Cups Flour (split)
3 Cups Milk 1% (split)
3 Cups Sugar (split)
1 yeast packet

If you don't already have starter, activate the yeast in a cup of warm milk. Then add 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of flour. Allow to rise 5 or 6 days. Then add another 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of flour, and 1 cup sugar. On the 10th day, add another round of 1 Cup of sugar, milk, and flour. Mix well with all additions.

If you already have the starter, skip the yeast, and "feed" the mix on the 5th or 6th day.

Day 1 - nothing (squish the mix)
Day 2 - squish
Day 3 - squish
Day 4 - squish
Day 5 - squish or feed
Day 6 - Feed with 1 Cup of milk, flour, and sugar.
Day 7 - squish
Day 8 - squish
Day 9 - squish
Day 10 - feed again with 1 Cup of milk, flour, sugar.

Separate into 4 - 1 Cup starter bags for your friends, and reserve 1 Cup for yourself, to start again.

** Do not use anything metal to store it in or stir it with **
** Leave this out on your counter. Yes, it'll smell, but it IS sour dough. **

See ingredient list