Here is the recipe for the sourdough starter needed to make Friendship Bread. This sourdough starter can be kept for indefinitely just as long as it's replenished every 10 days to 2 weeks. Friendship Bread is so named as people are known to share their sourdough starter so others can either make their own bread or make more starter to have it on hand.
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 package active dry yeast (1/4 ounce envelope)
- 2-1/2 cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees) divided
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
Preparation:
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Stir in remaining 2 cups warm water, flour and sugar. Beat until smooth.
Cover with cheesecloth and let stand at room temperature 5 to 10 days or until bubbly, stirring mixture 2 to 3 times each day. (A warmer room speeds up the fermentation process.)
To store: Transfer the starter to a jar, cover with cheesecloth and refrigerate. Do not cover jar tightly with a metal lid. It will explode.
To Use Starter: Make sure to bring the desired amount to room temperature before adding it to the Sourdough Bread recipe.
To Replenish: Stir 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup warm water and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or honey into the remaining amount. Cover and let stand at room temperature at least 1 day or until bubbly. Refrigerate for later use.
If starter isn't used within 10 days, stir in 1 teaspoon sugar or honey. Repeat every 10 days until used.
Makes about 3 cups. The Friendship Bread recipe calls for 1 cup of starter, which will make 2 loaves.
Cover with cheesecloth and let stand at room temperature 5 to 10 days or until bubbly, stirring mixture 2 to 3 times each day. (A warmer room speeds up the fermentation process.)
To store: Transfer the starter to a jar, cover with cheesecloth and refrigerate. Do not cover jar tightly with a metal lid. It will explode.
To Use Starter: Make sure to bring the desired amount to room temperature before adding it to the Sourdough Bread recipe.
To Replenish: Stir 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup warm water and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or honey into the remaining amount. Cover and let stand at room temperature at least 1 day or until bubbly. Refrigerate for later use.
If starter isn't used within 10 days, stir in 1 teaspoon sugar or honey. Repeat every 10 days until used.
Makes about 3 cups. The Friendship Bread recipe calls for 1 cup of starter, which will make 2 loaves.
