PREPARING A BATCH OF STARTER FOR FRIENDSHIP BREAD...... DAY 1 to Day 6

Do not use any metal bowls or spoons when mixing . Do not refrigerate the starter . If air gets into the bag , let it out . It is normal for the starter to rise , bubble and ferment . Preparing the starter ...DAY 1 In a small bowl , combine 1/4 cup of warm water and 2 and 1/4 tsp of instant yeast .Set this aside to until bubbly , 5-10 minutes . In a medium non metal bowl mix together 1 cup of all purpose flour and 1 cup of granulated white sugar . Stir in 1 cup of full fat milk and the yeast mixture . Cover loosely and leave on the kitchen bench until bubbly . Place the starter in a large ziplock bag . Seal the bag and squish and squash until well combined . Let stand at room temperature overnight ....this is day 1 of a 10 day procedure to create your own friendship bread starter . So from today till day 6, just repeat the squish and squash of the bag and you can store the bag in the pantry or cupboard , or just leave on the bench. Do not refrigerate .Expel any air if it gets in the bag .