Amish Friendship Starter

• sugar, divided↗3 cups
• flour, divided↗3 cups
• milk, divided↗3 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Day 1: In a large glass or plastic bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, and 1 cup milk.

2. 2

   Stir with a wooden spoon.

3. 3

   Cover loosely with a clean cloth dish towel.

4. 4

   Keep at room temperature.

5. 5

   Day 2: Using a wooden spoon, stir once a day.

6. 6

   Day 3: Using a wooden spoon, stir once a day.

7. 7

   Day 4: Using a wooden spoon, stir once a day.

8. 8

   Day 5: Add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, and 1 cup milk.

9. 9

   Stir.

10. 10

    Day 6: Using a wooden spoon, stir once a day.

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    Day 7: Using a wooden spoon, stir once a day.

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    Day 8: Using a wooden spoon, stir once a day.

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    Day 9: Using a wooden spoon, stir once a day.

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    Day 10: Add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour and 1 cup milk.

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    Stir.

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    Remove 3 cups of mixture and give one cup to three friends.

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    Save remaining starter for yourself, feeding every fifth day with 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour and 1 cup milk.

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    ~Note~Don't forget to print out the directions for your friends, so they know how to feed the starter!