Sour Dough Starter Mom

Description
A basic family starter method meant to be kept in the refrigerator and refreshed regularly.

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 packet yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
• 2 cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees F)

Instructions

1. In a covered 4-quart glass container, mix the flour and yeast.
2. Stir in the warm water until smooth.
3. Cover loosely with a kitchen towel and let stand 2 to 4 days, until bubbly and sour-smelling with a clear liquid on top.
4. Discard if it smells bad or develops mold.
5. Cover tightly and refrigerate until needed.
6. To replenish after using 1/2 cup starter, stir in 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup warm water, let stand 1 to 2 days loosely covered, then refrigerate again.
7. To nourish, remove half the starter and stir in 1 cup flour and 1 cup warm water, then let stand 1 to 2 days before refrigerating.