1 c. sugar
1 c. milk
1 c. flour

Mix ingredients together, cover and let stand on counter for 4 days. On day 5 add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk and 1 cup flour. Mix well, cover and let stand on counter for 4 more days. On day 10 add 1 cup sugar, milk and flour and mix well. Take out 3 cups (save 1 cup for your next starter and give 1 cup each to 2 friends. To the remaining batter add: 1 c. sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. salt 2 c. flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Beat until smooth and bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degrees. This makes 2 to 3 dozen muffins or make some bread and bake for 50 to 55 minutes. You may add raisins, apples, bananas, blueberries, nuts, etc.