Mom's Recipe Box

If you receive a starter in a plastic bag, say a prayer of thanks to God for having given you someone who considers you a true friend. Store starter on your kitchen counter. Day 1: Do nothing. Day 2-5: Mush the bag two times during the day. Day 6: Add to the bag…… 1 c. flour, 1 c. sugar, 1 c. milk. Seal the bag, letting out as much air as possible. Day 7-9: Mush the bag two times during the day, letting out as much air as possible. Day 10: Squeeze contents out of bag into a large mixing bowl. Add to the bowl 1 c. flour, 1 c. sugar, 1 c. milk. Mix well, then measure four 1 c. starters into large plastic bags. Tomorrow Starts day 1 for the new bags. Be sure to date each of the four bags. To the small amount left in the bowl, add and mix well: 1 c. oil 1/2 c. milk 3 eggs 1 t. vanilla In a separate bowl combine: 2 c. flour 1 c. sugar 1 1/2 t. baking powder 2 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. baking soda 1 large box instant Vanilla pudding mix 1 c. chopped nuts (optional) Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix well. Spray two loaf pans with non-stick spray or grease. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon and sugar. Pour batter in and sprinkle with more cinnamon and sugar. Bake 325 degrees for 1 hour or until knife comes out clean.