Amish Friendship Bread and Starter" Place ONE cup each sugar, milk, and flour in large glass or plastic bowl. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and set on your counter at room temperature. Stir with a wooden spoon everyday for 17 days. On day 18 do nothing. On days 19, 20, and 21, stir.
This delicious starter can make a variety of breads. Do not use metal containers or utensils. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl; let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. Combine 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar in a 2-quart container (glass, plastic, or ceramic); mix thoroughly. Stir in 1 cup milk and yeast mixture.
Remove 1 cup starter to make your first bread. Give 2 cups starter to friends (1 cup each) along with this recipe and your favorite Amish bread recipe. Store remaining 1 cup starter in a container in the refrigerator or begin the 10-day process over again (beginning with step 2).