2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 pkg. dry yeast
2 c. lukewarm water
3 tbsp. sugar

Stir ingredients together. Put in plastic jar or bowl with a lid. Do not refrigerate at any time. Lid may pop off plastic container. This is normal and will not ruin batter.

Day 1 - Do nothing.

Day 2 - Stir using plastic or wooden spoon.

Day 3 - Stir.

Day 4 - Stir.

Day 5 - Add 1 cup flour, sugar and milk; stir well.

Day 6 - Stir.

Day 7 - Stir.

Day 8 - Stir.

Day 9 - Stir

Day 10-Repeat Day 5; then stir 1 cup of batter into 3 plastic jars or bowls and give to 3 friends with instructions.

BREAD:

2/3 c. oil
2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
3 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 c. pecans or raisins (opt.)

To remaining starter, add the above ingredients and mix together. Pour into 2 greased and sugared loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool; store in plastic wrap or bag.