Amish Friendship Bread Starter And Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups warm water
2 cups flour, sifted
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 cup oil
3 cups sugar

Preparation

For starter:
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water in a deep glass or plastic container.
Stir in remaining water, flour and sugar.
Beat until smooth.
Cover with loose fitting cover.