Sourdough Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/2 c. warm water
1 c. Starter Batter
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
5 1/2 to 6 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. soda

Preparation

To Make Starter Batter:
Dissolve 1 package active dry yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.
Stir in 2 cups lukewarm water, 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour and 1 tablespoon sugar.
Beat until smooth.
Cover with cheesecloth.
Let stand at room temperature 5 to 10 days, stirring 2 or 3 times a day.
(Starter will have a \"yeasty\" not sour smell.)
Cover and refrigerate the starter until ready to make bread.