Day 1: Starter cup Day 2, 3, 4: Stir well Day 5: Add 1 cup each of milk, sugar, flour Day 6, 7, 8, 9: Stir Well Day 10: Add 1 cup each of milk, sugar, flour

Then take out 3 cups - keep 1 sup for your next batch, give away 2 cups.

To the remainder of the batch, add the ingredients listed above, and pour into greased and lined tins, half-filling them. Bake in a moderate oven 35 minutes, or until done.

You can add 1 cup nuts, crushed pineapple, sultana, coconut, grated apple or whatever takes your fancy.

Ps: Keep starter cup unlidded and in a large container, as it rises quite a lot on a hot day. I cover mine with a tea-towel.