1. Don't use a metal spoon
2. Don't refrigerate
3. Be sure to transfer to a larger container

Day 1

Do nothing the day you receive the starter

Day 2,3,4

Stir with a wooden spoon

Day 5

Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk, and stir

Day 6,7,8,9

Stir with a wooden spoon

Day 10

Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk, and stir

Then pour into 3 containers (1 cup each) and give to 3 friends with these instructions.

To remaining starter add:

2/3 cup oil

3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup nuts (optional)

1 cup chopped apples (optional)

1 cup raisins (optional)

Pour into 2 greased and sugared loaf pans
Bake for 50-60 minutes at 350 F

Checkoff each day:

1. Day 1 do nothing
2. Day 2 stir
3. Day 3 stir
4. Day 4 stir
5. Day 5 add
6. Day 6 stir
7. Day 7 stir
8. Day 8 stir
9. Day 9 stir
10. Day 10 add