GERMAN FRIENDSHIP BREAD STARTER (DAY 1 -DAY 3)

I'm a devotee of the friendship bread , it is something that I love to make and then get to share . This loaf is simple to make and delicious . The loaf takes 13 days , including 3 days to make the starter . You will end up with enough starter for your next loaf and one to bake , and still be able to share / give away two portions . This bread should be eaten within 3 days of baking , or it can be frozen for upto 3 months . To make the starter , put 280 gm of bread flour into a large non metallic mixing bowl and make a well in the centre and add 15 gm of fresh yeast (available in some supermarkets and healthfood stores ) Pour in 455ml of water and stir , using a wooden spoon , until the liquid is smooth and you have a sticky batter . Cover with a damp tea towel and leave on your kitchen table or work bench , so the batter absorbs the yeasts naturally present in the air , stir once a day for the next 3 days , re dampening the tea towel each day ...... I will follow up in 3 days time , when the starter will be ready .