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Carol
Moderator/MaryJane's Design Diva
452 Posts
Carol
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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 Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 4:47:54 PM
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| Welcome to Bread the MaryJane Way, a method for making true sourdough bread launched in 2009 in our MaryJanesFarm Feb/March magazine (themed Simply Bee). Join in on the discussion below to share your experience and successes! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 5:35:55 PM
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That does look good and pretty easy and not very time consuming.
Have you tried sour dough using fresh ground whole wheat yet? I'd love to know how it turns out. I've tried it and it just doesn't want to rise much. I know sour dough is heavy, but that's very heavy.
I have well water outside, too. I can use that? Or should I get bottled water?
Kris
Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. Maori proverb |
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Katie
Illinois
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Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 6:56:28 PM
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This looks fantastic! I have saved the no-knead recipe from NY Times but haven't made it yet . . . this may turn out to be my go-to recipe instead. Tomorrow begins Mission: Bread the MaryJane Way!!
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Carol
Moderator/MaryJane's Design Diva
452 Posts
Carol
Moscow
Idaho
USA
452 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 7:09:12 PM
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There's still one last page of instructions coming that we'll get posted tomorrow. Make sure you come back and read the helpful hints it contains before you get started!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 7:30:01 PM
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I think Simply Bee is one of the issue names of MaryJanesFarm magazine. Also- Kristin I think you can use well water but you could try it both ways and see which one does better.
When I had my sour dough, it wasn't heavier than "normal" bread by any means- in fact it was much lighter. I think it all depends on how active you starter is. If it isn't active enough give it a few extra days to let the yeasties beasties multiply more.
Alee
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
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Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 9:06:17 PM
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I would love to try my hand at sourdough bread. Does it have to be organic flour? or can it just be regular bread flour?
Take care, Melissa.
Farmgirl # 352
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jan 07 2009 : 9:19:19 PM
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Regular flour has been through more processing than organic flour and has lost a lot of the natural yeast. If you use regular flour the results will not necessarily turn out. Organic flour is best and has much more natural yeast.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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country roads
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melissa
Shinglehouse
Pa
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2009 : 09:20:04 AM
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Thanks Alee, I guess I'll have to make trip to Tops. Our only grocery store here doesn't carry anything fancy like that. ;)
Take care, Melissa.
Farmgirl # 352
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janiee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janie
Shawnee
Oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2009 : 10:44:47 AM
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I have a question....I live in Texas and right now the weather is jumping up and down (lows in 30 highs in 60-70)...will that effect my starter? I live in an older house (very drafty) stove is right by north side back door ...so cannot leave it in the kitchen area..maybe a bedroom on the south side of the house might work (away from windows)...??
janiee
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2009 : 11:41:16 AM
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Hi Ladies!
I just read through the excellent article and it really answers a lot of questions! If you read the intro page right above the picture there are some words in green that say "Lets get started" Click there and it opens up the article for you. Once you read through the article, the url www.breadthemaryjaneway.org will lead you back to this topic so that we can continue the discussion!
I hope that clears up some confusion?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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ThePixiesPlayhouse
True Blue Farmgirl
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Terri
Biggs
CA
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Posted - Jan 08 2009 : 12:08:51 PM
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I am going to have to try this.....maybe I will start it this weekend.
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Edited by - ThePixiesPlayhouse on Jan 08 2009 12:09:28 PM |
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KansasConnie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie
Atchison County
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 08:28:43 AM
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When I rec'd my magazine this week I was so excited! I love sourdough and usually use the type that involves yeast...but this will be so much better!! I can't wait to start the mother! Has anyone started any yet?
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 5:12:30 PM
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Finding organic anything is a chore for me since all the stores are an hour away. I'm not even sure if the regular grocery stores in Boise carry King Arthur Organic flours and I don't shop the expensive stores. So, here is a link and I don't think they're prices are bad at all!
Oh, I got my magazine today!
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/list.jsp?select=C79
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Edited by - lisamarie508 on Jan 09 2009 5:14:53 PM |
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QueenofQuiteAlot
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dalyn
Milk 'n Honey Ranch
Central, WA
USA
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sweetproserpina
True Blue Farmgirl
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meg
Vinemount
Ontario
Canada
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Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 6:52:23 PM
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That bread looks so good!
Kind of embarrassing question though- how cold is too cold for the starter? My kitchen gets pretty cold.. all right, my house gets pretty cold (like 40-50F cold) when we don't have the stove going. Will my starter work, or should I just wait til the weather warms up a bit before trying this out?
I seem to remember the goldminers in Alaska keeping their starters alive through the winter, so my wild guess is that it should be alright but...
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2009 : 7:42:34 PM
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That should be fine Meg- you can always wrap it in a towel for some insulation if you get worried, and just keep an eye on the starter- If it doesn't look like it is quite active enough on the day schedule mentioned in the article, giver her a few more days as the cold will slow growth down a bit. Moving her to a warm environment by the stove during the day will help though. Also if you have the stove banked at night and it doesn't get too hot, perhaps she could over night on the stove to get the residual heat.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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JenniferJuniper
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jennifer
New Hampshire
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2009 : 3:39:35 PM
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I will definitely vouch for the necessity for organic flour and purified water....On my first-ever attempt to make startet I used tap water and grocery store-brand flour. It turned black in a week. Lessson learned.
I'm blessed to find King Arthur in all the grocery stores (even in 20-lb bags) - they are a Vermont company so fellow New England farmgirls should be able to find it.
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ginny
Farmgirl at Heart
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Jeannine
Springfield
MO
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2009 : 4:37:42 PM
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It's Sat., rest day for the starter.
Do I take out 2 cups today, wait until tomorrow, Sun.? When it's been divided, it rests in another container? I've tried to figure this out but I'm not sure. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Buffalomary
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary
Caldwell
ID
USA
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Posted - Jan 11 2009 : 1:40:58 PM
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I can't tell you how pleased I am to see this article about the sourdough starter! One of my goals has been to make sourdough pancakes and bread like my Grandma (my mom's mom) did. I don't know how many times I have tried to get a starter going but it would usually fail and turn black. I never once thought it might be the flour and water I was using. My grandparents lived in the Ozarks and were very self-sufficient. They grew and grounded their own flour. So it's no wonder she had a very active mother. I can't wait to give it another try! Now-a-days, my other grandma likes to eat sourdough bread so it will be neat to be able to make her some as well.
WooYoo, can't hardly wait to get started!!
Buffalomary
Farmgirl Sister #293
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