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Peasant bread starter

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Ingredients:
1 packYeast
1 1/2 cupWarm water
1 tbspNon fat powdered milk
1 cupFlour, whole-grain wheat
Procedures:
1Recipe by: fwds07a patricia dwigans in a 2 quart glass mixing bowl dissolve yeast in water.
2Add milk and whole wheat flour.
3Mix thoroughly.
4Cover with a clean towel.
5Place in a warm location for 24 hours.
6Stir down mixture often.
7Mixture should be thick and bubbly.
8Starter is now ready to be used or stored in the refo.
9Replenish with equal amounts of warm water and whole wheat flour at last once a week.
10If a clear liquid collects on top of mixture stir down and use as directed.
11This starter isrecommended for use in peasant bread or other whole wheat recipes.
12Becareful not to store for fermenting in an area that is over 90 degrees.
13If starter becomes inactive sprinke with a small amount of yeast and mix well.
14Lumps in mixture will disappear with fermentation.