1 pkg. dry yeast
2 tbsp. sugar
2 1/2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. lukewarm water
2 c. warm water

Mix yeast with 1/2 cup warm water. Mix sugar with 2 cups warm water and flour. Add yeast mixture. Let set in glass jar covered with a cloth for 5 days.

TO FEED STARTER:

3/4 c. sugar
3 tbsp. instant potatoes
1 c. warm milk

Mix above ingredients and add to starter. Let starter stay out of refrigerator 8 to 12 hours after feeding. Lightly cover during this time. After 8 to 12 hours stir and remove one cup of starter for making bread. Return remainder to refrigerator.

Note: The starter can be fed 3 times without baking bread. Just feed, let it stand 8 to 12 hours and return to refrigerator. Don't feed more than 3 times without baking.