1 package yeast

1/2   cup sugar

1 pint warm water, may use water drained from boiling potatoes

  

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water in which potatoes have been cooked.  Mix well.  Add sugar and stir thoroughly.  Pour in 2 qt. glass jar, cover loosely and let stand in warm place overnight.  In morning, put tight lid on jar.  Set away in cool place. 

When ready to make bread, pour into the yeast:

1 pint potato water

1/4 cup sugar

Mix well, let stand for 5 hours.  Stir it down and use 1 pint of mixture for 4 loaves bread.  Cover rest and keep cool.