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                       Dad's Yeast-Starter Mixture

Recipe By     : Uncle John's Original Bread Book - John Rahn Braue
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Yeast And Starters

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  pound         hops
   1      gallon        water
     1/2  pound         fine malt powder
     1/2  pound         brown sugar

As Dad used to say, "Ja wohl, to pbegin der yeast..."

In one gallon of water boil the hops for half an hour. Strain and stir in the m
alt flour. Then strain this mixture through a coarse cloth and boil for about 1
0 minutes. Let the mixture rest until lukewarm, then stir in the brown sugar. R
emove mixture to a jug and keep in a warm place for working. Cap tightly and st
ore in a cool place for future baking use.

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