Herman Sourdough Starter

Directions

Dissolve yeast in ½ cups warm water. Let stand 5 minutes.

Combine next 3 ingredients in a medium sized nonmetal bowl. Mix well. Gradually stir in warm water.

Add yeast mixture and mix well. Cover loosely and let stand for 72 hrs in a warm place stirring 2 to 3 times per day. Place fermented mixture in refrgerator, and stir daily; use within 11 days.

To use, remove sourdough starter from refrigerator and let stand at room temp. for at least 1 hour.

Stir well and measure amount of starter needed for recipe.