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Sourdough Starter
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 6
This recipe goes with Sourdough Biscuits
Ingredients:
1 package dry yeast
4 cups warm water (105° to 115°)
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons instant mashed potatoes
1 tablespoon sugar
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Combine buttermilk, flour, mashed potatoes, and sugar in a medium-size nonmetal bowl; mix well. Add yeast mixture, and stir until well combined.
2. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or cheesecloth, and let stand in a warm place (80° to 85°) for 12 hours.
3. To use, stir well, and measure amount of starter needed for recipe. Replenish remaining starter with 3 parts flour to 2 parts water and 1 teaspoon sugar. For example, if 1 1/2 cups starter is used, add 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup warm water (105° to 115°), and 1 teaspoon sugar. Stir until blended.
4. Stir in 1 teaspoon sugar daily when not used to keep starter active.
By RecipeOfHealth.com