2 cups warm water (around 110°F or 43°C) 2/3 cup white sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast (or 2 packets) 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup vegetable oil ...

There may not be a lot of Amish folks in Southern California, but plenty of people have recipes for Amish friendship bread starter ... divided use 3 cups white sugar, divided use 3 cups milk ...