Sourdough Starter

• 1 package dry yeast
• 4 cups warm water (105u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons instant mashed potatoes
• 1 tablespoon sugar

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 (80u0b0 to 85u0b0) 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 (105u0b0 to 115u0b0), and 1 teaspoon sugar. Stir until blended.
4. Stir in 1 teaspoon sugar daily when not used to keep starter active.

yeast, warm water, buttermilk, flour, instant mashed potatoes, sugar

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sourdough-starter-3 (may not work)