1 c. water
3/4 c. sugar
3 tbsp. potato flakes

Combine all the above ingredients well in a mixing bowl and leave (cover it with a cloth or paper towel) in a warm place 8-12 hours.

DAY 2:

Add the same ingredients as above and repeat the instructions above again placing in a warm place for 8-12 hours. Now you have your "STARTER".

Feed me as directed or I will die. Do not use the dough mixture the same day you feed, always take out what you want first before feeding, and never let the dough get down to less than one cup. Leave out of the refrigerator on feed day for 3-5 hours.

Keep the starter in a jar or container with holes in the top and don't forget to feed. You can always share the starter with a friend.

BREAD DOUGH INSTRUCTIONS:

6 c. bread flour
1 1/4 c. starter
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. corn oil
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. warm water

Combine the bread mixture well and brush the top with oil and cover with greased wax paper or plastic wrap. Let this rise in a warm place 8-12 hours or until dough doubles in bulk. Turn over onto a lightly floured surface and knead it until its not sticky. Then divide your dough and place into 2 large bread pans. Let this rise 8-12 hours or until double in size once again. Bake 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees. Turn out of the pan and cool before slicing.

BISCUITS:

1 c. sourdough
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/3 c. cooking oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. flour

Drop by tablespoons on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Do not let the biscuits get too brown or they will be tough. You can also split in half and use for shortcake.

PANCAKES:

1 c. milk
1 egg
1 c. sugar
Flavor to taste

Mix as for biscuits, and then add above ingredients. This batter is runny, so you will probably need more flour.

COFFEE CAKE:

1 egg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. sugar

Mix as for biscuits, and then add the above ingredients. Any of the following may be added: raisins, nuts, mincemeat, etc.

TOPPING FOR COFFEE CAKE:

1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. flour
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 stick butter

Crumble together, put dough in greased and floured pan. Cover dough with topping. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

CORNBREAD:

1 c. cornmeal
1 egg

Mix as for biscuits (only use 1/2 c. flour). Add milk enough for the right consistency. Bake at 300 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

MUFFINS:

1 egg
Little milk
1/2 c. or more sugar

Start as for making biscuits, and then add above ingredients. Stir in blueberries. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes.