In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
Let stand 10 minutes.
In a 2 quart container glass, plastic or ceramic container, combine 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar.
Mix thoroughly or flour will lump when milk is added.
Slowly stir in 1 cup milk and dissolved yeast mixture.
Cover loosely and let stand until bubbly.
Consider this day 1 of the 10 day cycle.
Leave loosely covered at room temperature.
On days 2 thru 4; stir starter with a spoon.
Day 5; stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk.
Days 6 thru 9; stir only.
Day 10; stir in 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk.
Remove 1 cup to make your first bread, give 2 cups to friends along with this recipe, and your favorite Amish Bread recipe.
Store the remaining 1 cup starter in a container in the refrigerator, or begin the 10 day process over again (beginning with step 2).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	517.91 Kcal (2168 kJ)
Calories from fat	9.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1g	2%
Cholesterol	2.45mg	1%
Sodium	56.51mg	2%
Potassium	304.3mg	6%
Total Carbs	115.56g	39%
Sugars	64.93g	260%
Dietary Fiber	3.15g	13%
Protein	11.82g	24%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	161.8mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	199.5 Kcal (835 kJ)
Calories from fat	3.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.39g	2%
Cholesterol	0.94mg	1%
Sodium	21.77mg	2%
Potassium	117.22mg	6%
Total Carbs	44.52g	39%
Sugars	25.01g	260%
Dietary Fiber	1.21g	13%
Protein	4.55g	24%
Iron	0.3mg	4%
Calcium	62.3mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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