Day 1: Let Robert rest and acclimate to his new environment.

Days 2-4: Stir Robert once each day with a wooden or plastic spoon.

Day 5: Feed Robert with 6 tablespoons of flour (100gr), 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of sugar (20gr), and 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons of milk (200ml). Stir until smooth.

Days 6-9: Stir Robert once each day with a wooden or plastic spoon.

Day 10: Feed Robert again with 6 tablespoons of flour (100gr), 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of sugar (20gr), and 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons of milk (200ml). Stir until smooth.

Divide Robert into 4 equal portions.

Give 2 portions to friends or family.

Keep 1 portion for yourself to start over or freeze for later use.

Use the 4th portion along with the bread ingredients to make the bread.

In a bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups flour (500gr), 1 cup water, 1/4 ounce dry yeast (1 envelope), 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 cup Robert batter.

Knead the dough well.

Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Form the dough into a bread loaf and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Lightly dust the loaf with flour.

Bake at 480F/250C for 20 minutes, then turn down to 350F/180C and bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.