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Sourdough Bread

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Susan Hoke
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June 27, 2008, 10:27:16 AM

I just recently started making sourdough bread. I made a simple starter & keep it in a crock in the fridge. I have a few questions & was wondering if anyone would know.

What is the consistency of the starter suppose to be? Thick? or should it be pourable?

Should I stir in the water that forms on the top or drain it off?

Do I have to use additional yeast in my recipe? Most of the recipes I've found call for additional yeast. One of the reasons I started making sourdough was I thought the starter is the yeast.

thanks for any input


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paul wheaton
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June 27, 2008, 12:40:02 PM

It could be thick and it could be pourable. It seems to change between uses. Usually there is a thin layer of yellowish water on the top that you can stir in or pour off to get the consistancy you want.


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Susan Hoke
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June 29, 2008, 09:27:14 AM

Quote from: paul wheaton on June 27, 2008, 12:40:02 PM

Thanks Paul,

I took my crock out this morning. It's more like pancake batter. There was no liquid on top. I added more flour than water to the starter last week when I made bread. I think I'm getting the hang of it.
I'll be making some bread today. Better get started!


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paul wheaton
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July 02, 2008, 05:54:50 PM

How did you get your starter started?


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Susan Hoke
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July 03, 2008, 02:30:37 AM

Quote from: paul wheaton on July 02, 2008, 05:54:50 PM

How did you get your starter started?

I used a simple starter recipe that I took from "Bread Winners Too" by Mel London.

1 T dry yeast
2 cups warm water
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 T honey

Left it lightly covered on the counter for a few days, stirring it down a few times. Then put it in the fridge.


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paul wheaton
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July 03, 2008, 03:18:38 PM

I've done something similar. It worked okay for a while. And then it kinda went stupid.

After doing it several times and having every attempt work for a while and then go stupid, I researched like a fiend. And came to discover that there is much more going on with real sourdough starter.

If you take a look at my sourdough pancakes article, I think you will see what I discovered. In a nutshell, real starter has a lot more going on than just yeast. You will be much happier if you have a branch.


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