Sourdough Starter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water; let stand about 5 minutes.
Combine flour, sugar and salt in a medium sized nonmetal bowl and stir well.
Gradually stir in 2 cups warm water.
Add yeast mixture and mix well.
Cover starter loosely with plastic wrap or cheesecloth; let stand in warm place (85\u00b0) for 72 hours, stirring 2 to 3 times daily.
Place fermented mixture in refrigerator and stir once a day.
Use within 11 days.