Sourdough Bread Starter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 1/2 c. starter
1 c. milk
3 Tbsp. sugar
5 to 6 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. margarine
water (enough to make a thick batter; let it stand in a warm place for 24 hours or more)

Preparation

Combine 1 cup flour, sugar and undissolved yeast.
In a large bowl, mix milk and margarine; heat to warm.
Gradually add to dry ingredients.
Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
Add 1 1/2 cups starter and 1 cup flour to make stiff dough.
Turn out onto a floured board; knead until smooth, 8 to 10 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl.
Cover; let rise until double.
Punch down.
Let stand 15 minutes.
Makes 2 loaves.
Let rise until double in loaf pan.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 30 minutes.