Everlasting Yeast

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart warm potato water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups white flour or 2 cups wheat flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl (do not use metal bowl or utensils).
  2. Place mixture in a warm place to raise until ready to mix for baking.
  3. Leave a small amount of mixture (approximately 1/3 cup) for a start for next time.
  4. Between uses, keep in a covered jar in the fridge until a few hours before ready to use again.
  5. Add same ingredients except yeast to the remaining start for the next baking.
  6. By keeping the everlasting yeast start and remaking some each time, yeast can be kept on hand indefinitely.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

162 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.7g 17% DV
Total Fat 0.7g 1% DV
Carbs 30.3g 11% DV
Fiber 2.7g 10% DV
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10537.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 621.5mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 36.3mg 3% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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