Feed me every four days or I will die. Do not use me the same day you feed me. Take out what is needed before feeding. Never let the dough get down to less than one cup. Leave out of the refrigerator on feeding day for 3 to 5 hours.

TO FEED:

1 c. flour
1/3 c. sugar
1 c. milk

If this accumulates faster than used, it is all right to feed only once a week using half the amounts.

BISCUITS:

1 c. sourdough
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. cooking oil

Drop by tablespoons on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Do not let the biscuits get too brown or they will be tough. May also split in half and use for shortcakes.

PANCAKES:

Mix as for biscuits. Add:

1 c. milk
1 c. sugar
1 egg
Flavor to taste

This batter is runny, so probably will need more flour.

COFFEE CAKE:

Mix as for biscuits. Add:

3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg

Any of the following may be added: mincemeat, raisins, nuts, etc.

TOPPING FOR COFFEE CAKE:

1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 stick butter
1 tbsp. flour

Crumble together. Pour dough in greased and floured pan. Cover dough with topping. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

CORNBREAD:

Mix as for biscuits (only use 1/2 cup flour).

1 c. cornmeal
1 egg

Add milk enough for right consistency. Bake at 300 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

MUFFINS:

Start as for biscuits. Add:

1/2 c. or more sugar
1 egg
Little milk

Stir in blueberries. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

ROLLS:

1 c. sourdough
3/4 tbsp. shortening or oil
2 c. self rising flour
1/2 c. warm water in which has been dissolved 1 pkg. dry yeast

Let stand for 30 minutes. Form in rolls or loaf. Let rise again and bake at 400 to 425 degrees.

BREAD:

Make as for rolls. Let loaf rise 50 to 60 minutes more. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. To make self rising flour: to 1 cup flour, add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon baking powder.