Mix the ingredients. Cover loosely and leave in a warm place, such as on top of a water heater, for 3 or 4 days. If the mixture starts to smell yeasty prior to 3 or 4 days, or is ready. Go ahead and feed it and start making bread.
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See the feeding directions below. This is from the "Panola County Heritage For people who have trouble cultivating wild yeast, this is an alternate starter recipe: