entry by Martha Tew (courtesy Ruby Jemmett)
Sourdough Starter-to be made ahead
2 cups water
1 TBsp. yeast
2 cups flour
1 TBsp. sugar
Put warm water into bowl. Sprinkle yeast over water and stir with wooden spoon until dissolved. Add flout and sugar. Mix until smooth. Cover and set aside on counter for 36-48 hours. Stir each time you do dishes. Store in refrigerator after set time. The night before you want to use the starter, add 2 cups water and 2 more cups flour. Stir well, remove 2 cups starter now, cover until morning. Save the rest in covered bow or jar for future use.
Pancakes-add the following to the 2 cups starter
3 TBsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 beaten eggs
3 TBsp. oil
1 1/2 tsp. soda
Mix together, adding soda last. Fry on hot griddle. Batter will be thick.