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Sourdough Bread Starter


Recipe Information
Description:
This is from the cookbook published by the Methodist Church women of Delphi, Indiana, more than a half century ago.

Source:
Celia Snyder- Champaign County Coordinator

Serves/Makes:about 2 cups

Ingredients
  • 1 cup (225 ml) mashed potato (can be made from instant potatoes)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) salt
  • 1 cup (225 ml) warm water, 105-115 degrees
Preparation
  • Stir together in a quart glass jar, cover with a cloth and leave in a warm place (80-85 degrees) for two days or until it ferments, bubbles up, and smells pleasantly sour.
  • Use, or seal and refrigerate.
Comments
Easy to keep on hand and great for potato rolls or bread.