Dad's yeast-starter mixture

 
                        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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