Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: boil potatoes until they fall to pieces. let cool then remove skins. mash potatoes in the water to make a puree. (you need at least 2 cups) pour into a large pot. (i use an old clay 4qt. bean pot). mix in flour and sugar, and let sit covered in a warm place for at least 3 days stirring once or twice each day. add water if too thick. after the 3rd day it should be bubbling nicely and ready to use. surprise: i kept my starter going for 10 yrs. and 2 moves. i just kept adding 1 c flour and 1-2 teaspoons sugar at a time to build it up, and used it a day or two later.

Target recipe: dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. stir in 2 cups lukewarm water, 2 cups flour, 1 tsp salt and 1 tblsp sugar. beat until smooth. let stand, uncovered, at room temperature 3-5 days. stir 2-3 times daily, cover at night. starter should have yeasty not sour smell. cover and refrigerate till ready to make bread.