| Author |
Farm Kitchen:  35 year old Sourdough  |
|
cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2349 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 07 2006 : 10:31:39 AM
|
Gals.....MY BAD!! I skipped over some ladies....put their addresses out of order of the dates they posted. Here is the actual list of the next recipients:
BlueRoses / Debbie
Bluemoon / Rose
Horseyrider / Mary Ann
The next three for shipping next Wed. will be:
Joanne
LisaBee / Lisa
Shepherdess56 / Robin
The week after is:
NicoleG / Nicole
SmallTownGirl / Rose
Note: Whispering Pines / Patricia....email your address and I'll stick you in with one of the groups because you emailed about wanting some early on.
Blessings Y'all
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
 |
|
|
blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2006 : 10:41:57 AM
|
Thank you, Catherine.
Can't wait to make the bread that Aunt Jenny talks about. Sounds so yummy. Than you so much for your generosity!
Debbie
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
|
|
|
therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2006 : 10:43:07 AM
|
I would love to have some of your sour dough starter. Can I still be included?
Mine is just a little old fashioned garden where the flowers come together to praise the Lord, and teach all who look upon them to do likewise.
-- Celia Thaxter
http://therusticcottage.etsy.com
http://rusticcottage.blogspot.com/ |
|
|
|
Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
922 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2006 : 10:51:53 AM
|
Me too Catherine....can I still be included? When we lived in California, we'd go to San Francisco and get sourdough bread about once a month. Have'nt had GOOD sourdough bread since we moved to Colo! It sure would be great if I could make my own. Do you include instructions? Thanks! Luzy
--
May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am. |
|
|
|
junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2006 : 12:04:07 PM
|
I've always made my own starters out of yeast and flour, so getting this pototoe starter was the first for me, just as easy to work with but did noticed it didn't have much "sour" flavor to it, I'm sure it will in time. If anyone wants a easy flour starter recipe, just let me know, like the pototoe it can be made into bread the next day or wait for more of a stronger flavor. It's so easy!
" Aspire to Inspire before you Expire"
www.herbalfarmstead.blogspot.com
www.countrypleasures.motime.com |
|
|
|
therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2006 : 4:41:02 PM
|
Sue -- I'd love to have the flour starter recipe. Can you post here? Thanks. I personally don't care for the real sour taste so I'd be glad to be able to make bread right away.
Mine is just a little old fashioned garden where the flowers come together to praise the Lord, and teach all who look upon them to do likewise.
-- Celia Thaxter
http://therusticcottage.etsy.com
http://rusticcottage.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - therusticcottage on Feb 07 2006 4:41:48 PM |
|
|
|
Mag
True Blue Farmgirl
144 Posts
Margaret
Mount Vernon
OH
USA
144 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2006 : 5:01:18 PM
|
Sue- count me in for the flour recipe. I have never made sourdough bread so any suggestions on where to find a basic recipe?
Thanks for the help |
|
|
|
Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Feb 07 2006 : 8:49:56 PM
|
Catherine includes wonderful recipes with the starter! Isn't she the best???
Jenny in Utah
It's astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen...Frances Burnette
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
|
|
|
sqrl
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Melissa
Northern California
USA
605 Posts |
|
|
junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2006 : 11:13:44 AM
|
Check out my article on sourdough bread at my herbalhomestead blog listed below, there you will find the easy starter and bread recipe. YES, Catherine does include wonderful recipes with her starter and she is the best, but for those who want to try another starter while they wait for Catherines can check it out. Bless her heart has sent out so many! Keep a eye on your mailbox Catherine!
" Aspire to Inspire before you Expire"
www.herbalfarmstead.blogspot.com
www.countrypleasures.motime.com |
|
|
|
cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2349 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2006 : 05:45:05 AM
|
Sqrl / Melissa!! Yes Yes, I did!! I'm so glad you posted about it because I was too embarrased to bring it up.....The package was ripped apart by my girls when they saw it was from a farmgirl.....they were so excited. I was not home when the incident occured and all evidence of original source was gone. CSI couldn't even figure this one out.
I love my "Farmgirl at heart" embroidered hanging...stick and all!! It hangs in my living room. You've gotten a lot of prayers because when it catches my eye I ask God to Bless the gal that made it!
Gals, the starter needed another day of "brewing" so, they did not get mailed on Wed. I'll make it to the Post Office today.
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
|
|
|
Rusty pins
True Blue Farmgirl
91 Posts
Paula
Oelwein
Iowa
USA
91 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2006 : 06:50:13 AM
|
Oh Catherine...is it to late to be put on the list?? I have such wonderful memories of my mother with her starter...and fresh bread after school with TONS of butter!! I would LOVE to beable to share it with my daughters. :o) Just let me know..and I can send you my addy.
You are such a doll for sharin'!!
Sweet Blessins',
Paula
"Life shall judge us harshly enough. Let us at least be gentle with each other."
http://www.rustypinsandoldlace.com/
'Antiques & HandMades for your heart and your home.' |
|
|
|
therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2006 : 10:11:50 AM
|
Sue -- I read your recipe. I'm going to try it. Is this something that you can keep going or is just for one time batch?
Mine is just a little old fashioned garden where the flowers come together to praise the Lord, and teach all who look upon them to do likewise.
-- Celia Thaxter
http://therusticcottage.etsy.com
http://rusticcottage.blogspot.com/ |
|
|
|
junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2006 : 11:27:13 AM
|
Glad you mentioned that Kay, I forgot to include that, yes you can keep it alive by adding equal portions of flour and water, usually just a half of cup will do the trick. Have fun with it and enjoy!!
" Aspire to Inspire before you Expire"
www.herbalfarmstead.blogspot.com
www.countrypleasures.motime.com |
|
|
|
MullersLaneFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Rock Falls
IL
596 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2006 : 1:37:40 PM
|
Just in case anyone was wondering ... you don't have to send liquid sourdough culture, you can dry the culture and store it in air tight containers. It's aalso a wonderful way to keep your sourdough if you start getting too much and can't share it right away! All you need is a tablespoon or so of dried starter. I spread starter between two pieces of wax paper and let it dry, then grind it in my coffee/herb grinder.
One of the sourdoughs I have is 159 years old and can be traced back to a 1847 Oregon Trail Ride. The history is here:
http://home.att.net/~carlsfriends/OTbrochure.html
eta: there are sourdough recipes on this site (including one for a bread machine) and I think sour dough english muffins
Cyndi
Joshua 24:15
Ol 'MacDonald has nothing on us!
http://www.mullerslanefarm.com |
Edited by - MullersLaneFarm on Feb 09 2006 1:49:10 PM |
|
|
|
MullersLaneFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Rock Falls
IL
596 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2006 : 1:41:17 PM
|
quote:
Originally posted by Shirley
I saw where they dry the starter on TV a while back, in Alaska.
They just spread some out on a waxed paper and let it dry, then reconstitute it with water.
Dont know if it works, but ya could try it and see.
shirley
It works very well. It's how our pioneers kept their sour dough going across America.
Cyndi
Joshua 24:15
Ol 'MacDonald has nothing on us!
http://www.mullerslanefarm.com |
|
|
|
sqrl
True Blue Farmgirl
605 Posts
Melissa
Northern California
USA
605 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2006 : 09:09:32 AM
|
Catherine, you are so welcome and thank you for the blessings. I am very grateful for my starter and all the work you put into the instructions. Thank you.
Blessed Be
www.sqrlbee.com www.sisterhood.sqrlbee.com
|
|
|
|
cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2349 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2006 : 2:36:59 PM
|
Hi Melissa!
In reference to the instructions: I told Jenny a while back that I sometimes talk to people like I'm teaching kindergarten all over again. I was afraid I'd be too elementary in my explanations and y'all would think I was some goofball. Glad you liked them!
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
|
|
|
dgarnera
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
Debra
Pine Grove
CA
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2006 : 10:25:02 AM
|
If the starter is still be passed out I would love some. I love sourdough bread..
blessings,debra
Joyful momma of 5 plus 1 in the oven.. |
|
|
|
Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2006 : 1:15:24 PM
|
Catherine - if you're still mailing them out, would you put me on the list? All of the 'girls here have had such success with your starter "babies!" You should be one proud "mama!"
Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
|
|
|
dkgold
Farmgirl in Training
23 Posts
diane
Ukiah
ca
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2006 : 4:44:14 PM
|
Catherine,
I would love some of your starter if you are still up to it! Did you ever expect this kind of turnout? Haven't had starter in decades and have missed it. Thank you so much for the offer.
Diane
"I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck." ...Emma Goldman |
|
|
|
Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2006 : 5:42:31 PM
|
Hey Libbie....why don't I give you a start of mine..which came from Catherine and we could meet somewhere soon??? It would still be the same starter and would give us an excuse to get together some time!! probably quicker too since EVERYONE wants some..it is really wonderful!
Jenny in Utah
It's astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen...Frances Burnette
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
|
|
|
Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Feb 11 2006 : 7:14:01 PM
|
Jenny - THANK YOU! That's a great idea. I'll e-mail you...Can't wait to meet!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
|
|
|
cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2349 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2006 : 05:12:41 AM
|
You gals are all added to the list. I've doubled my starter from 4 cups to 8 cups and should be able to send out more than 3 or 4 at a time now. Just waiting for it to age a bit more.
Libbie, I'll still email you when your time comes and you can let me know if you've gotten it from Jenny yet.
I've got about 50 dinner size rolls baking right now...can't you smell the aroma? I'm bringing some up to the feed store for free tasting to drum up some orders.
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
|
|
|
Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
1045 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2006 : 04:49:26 AM
|
Catherine, it came yesterday, and I'm beyond excited!!! It traveled perfectly (in a cereal box; aren't you creative?) and arrived intact. The fragrance is wonderful!!! Now I have a bunch of questions about it.
I see your basic bread recipe has a half a cup of sugar in it, and the starter has a half a cup. If I take out half of the starter, I'm getting a quarter cup of sugar there, plus a half a cup in the recipe. Three quarters of a cup is a lot for me, if the recipe makes two loaves. I generally make two at a time, and use just a quarter cup for both. Do you figure reducing the sugar will interfere with the sponge? Or should I just shut up and try it?
I'm assuming that every time I remove starter, I replace it with potato, water, and sugar? What if I want to use more starter? Do I double the water, sugar, and potato?
Also, if you have to keep it covered loosely (which makes good sense!) how do you cope with evaporation if you don't use it for 14 days?
I added my first starter last night, and this morning it smelled like pure heaven! Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou! I'm so stoked!
"What another would do as well as you, do not do it. What another would have said as well as you, do not say it; written as well, do not write it. Be faithful to that which exists nowhere but in yourself, and there, make yourself indispensable." ---Andre Gide |
|
|
|
Farm Kitchen: 35 year old Sourdough |
|
35 year old Sourdough
