Do not use metal spoon, bowls, etc. Do not refrigerate. Day 1 Do nothing. Day 2, 3, 4 stir with a wooden spoon. Day 5, add 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk, 1 cup sugar and stir. It will be lumpy, but the next day it's smooth).

Day 6, 7, 8, 9 stir with a wooden spoon. Day 10, add 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk, 1 cup sugar and stir. Pour 1 cup into each of 3 containers and give to 3 friends with these instructions.

To the remaining ingredients add 2/3 cup oil, 3 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional: add nuts before baking). Pour into 2 well greased and floured loaf pans. Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool for 10 minutes and promptly remove from pans. Enjoy!