1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
2 c. lukewarm water
2 c. sifted flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup water. Stir in 2 cups water, flour, salt and sugar. Beat until smooth. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature 3-5 days, stirring 2 or 3 times a day. Cover at night.

When ready mix should have a yeasty smell, not sour. Pour out 1 cup of starter to use in Friendship mix. To keep this starter, to the leftover starter add 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup flour and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let stand until bubbly and well fermented at least 1 day, then store covered in refrigerator. Use in 10 days to begin another friendship mixture.

FRIENDSHIP MIXTURE:

Day 1: Place 1 cup starter in container with loose cover. Don't refrigerate. Stir.

Day 2, 3 & 4: Stir daily.

Day 5: Stir, add 1 cup each of flour, sugar and milk. Stir until smooth.

Day 6, 7, 8 & 9: Stir daily.

Day 10: Stir, add 1 cup each of flour, sugar and milk. Stir until smooth. Pour 1 cup into each of 3 containers. Give to friends with the Friendship Mixture recipe and the Friendship Bread recipe.

1) Do not refrigerate.

2) Do not use metal spoon.

3) Cover loosely with waxed paper.