Ingredients
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 qt water
1 3/4 cup flour
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp salt
1 package dry yeast
2 1/2 cup potato water
Directions
Recipe by: FWDS07A Patricia Dwigans Cook approximately 3 med
potatoes in water until tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Use potatoes
in a favorite recipe. In a medium sized mixing bowl combine flour,
sugar, salt and dry yeast. Mix well. Stir in reserved potato water.
Cover with a towel or cheesecloth and place in a warm place for 1-2
days or until mixture becomes bubbly. Stir down several ties a day.
Store until needed in refrigerator in a clean plastic container with
tight fitting lid. This lid must have a small hole punched init to
allow gases to escape. Te to replenish add equal amounts of all
purpose flour and lukewarm water at least once a week
Servings: 1 servings
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