Ingredients & Directions
                
     1 tb Dry yeast                       2 1/2 c  White flour, preferably
 2 1/2 c  WARM water                               -unbleached
 Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water in a pottery or glass bowl, then
 stir in
 flour and 2 cups warm water; mix well.  Pour into plastic, glass, or
 crockery
 container, cover, and let stand 3 to 5 days in a warm place.  DO NOT
 USE METAL
 CONTAINERS!
 When the mixture is ready to use, it may be stabilized by being kept
 in the
 refrigerator.  When the liquid rises to the top, mix gently with a
 fork to blend
 before using.
If the mixture turns pink or orange, discard and begin again.
                 
                 Yields       
                1 servings                
