Sourdough Recipe: Working the yeast farm

Today we make bread using our yeast. Here's one recipe for sourdough (from John Ross: http://www.io.com/~sjohn/sour.htm)

• 2 Cups of sponge (proofed starter)
• 3 Cups of unbleached flour
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil or softened margarine
• 4 teaspoons of sugar
• 2 teaspoons of salt

Actual measurements vary. I would have made a good apprentice because I like to learn the feel for things rather than reading the book about them.