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)or 5gm of instant dried yeast. 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.