Herman Or Friendship Starter

Sprinkle one tablespoon sugar over warm water. Sprinkle yeast over this and let stand in warm place until doubled in size, about 10 minutes. Mix milk, remaining sugar, flour and yeast mixture. Place in plastic or glass containter about the size of a 5-quar ice cream bucket. Stir, using only a wooden sppon or paddle, as metal retards growth. Cover loosely and let stand in a warm place overnight. The next day, refrigerate. Stir each day with a wooden spoon to retard spoilage. On the fifth day,