In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Let stand 10 minutes. In a 2-quart nonreactive container (made of glass, ceramic or plastic), combine 1 cup flour and 1 cup sugar. Mix thoroughly or the flour ...

Dear Lisa: I am presently trying the 10-day Amish Friendship Bread. It says not to refrigerate. How does the milk stay fresh? Why doesn't it make you sick? Sunday, my child and I will bake the bread.

This starter has a buttermilk base, and it takes about a week to make. Then the starter is used to make a sponge, which takes one to two days and gives the bread even more flavor. The sponge is then ...