TO MAKE BREAD:

1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. corn oil
1 tbsp. salt
1 1/2 c. warm water
1 c. starter which has been fed 3-5 days earlier
5-6 c. plain flour

Mix ingredients to make a stiff dough. Put in large bowl which has been greased with Crisco. Cover with towel. Let rise 6 hours or even overnight. Knead lightly on well floured surface. Divide into 2 parts, place into well greased pans. Spread melted butter over surface of bread. Cover lightly with waxed paper and then a towel. Let rise (depending on temperature - warm weather it can be 2-3 hours. Winter time can be overnight). Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Remove from pan at once and place on cooling rack. Yield: 2 large loaves.

For Variety: Instead of plain flour use 2 cups whole wheat flour and the remainder white or unbleached flour.

TO FEED STARTER:

3/4 c. sugar
3 tbsp. instant potatoes
1 c. plain flour
1 c. warm water

Mix well, then add to starter. Leave out of refrigerator 6-8 hours or overnight, uncovered. Then cover well and return to refrigerator. This must be done every 3-5 days, whether you make bread or not -- it prevents the starter from dying.

I have plenty of starter.