Amish Friendship Starter

This is a 10 day process to make a "sour dough" like starter for breads and cakes.

Making the starter:
Soften 1 pkg active dry yeast with 1/4 cup warm water for 10 minutes.
Stir with a wooden spoon.

In a non-metal bowl, combine:
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar.
Mix, slowly adding 1 cup warm milk and the softened yeast. Cover loosely with clean cloth and leave at room temperature until bubbly.

Important Note: Don't use metal spoons or equipment. Do not refrigerate. Use only glazed ceramic or plastic bowls or containers. (I put it in a Ziploc bag and squish to stir)

Day 1:
Do nothing with the starter.
Days 2-5:
Stir with a wooden spoon.
Day 6:
Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. Stir with a wooden spoon.
Days 7-9:
Stir with a wooden spoon.
Day 10:
Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk. Stir. Take out 3 cups and place 1 cup each into three separate plastic containers. Give one cup and a copy of this recipe to three friends.