Has anyone tried the recipe for the sourdough starter in the "Simply Bee Vol. 8 #2" issue?
I tried the process with King Arthur Flour as suggested, but I guess I got "regular-old" King Arthur four and not Organic flour. AND, I tried distilled water... but again, from a lower-end water company... After the first three days the mixture got funky and thin and had a layer of water seeping on top that turned grey-ish. Surprisingly, it did develop yeast and I made a loaf of bread that was not great, but rose as if it were "yeasty."
I went out and got true organic flour and bought a bottle of water imported from Italy (I also but a drop of "de-chloronator" from my fish supplies in the water) and I can't believe the difference.
Yikes, am I scared about the food we're eating these days! The difference was SO observable, I think I will suggest it as a science fair project for my Middle-Schooler next year!
chessie
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Karen
Vista
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Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 10:29:08 PM
Hi Linda, Welcome! Yes, a bunch of us farmgirls are making "artisan bread the MaryJane way" and we are discussing our sourdough adventures over in the "farm kitchen". We want you to come over and join us. There is a lot to read through, a lot of great, encouraging, enlightening and informative info, and if you are like me, you'll love it. See you there, Karen here's a link: http://www.maryjanesfarm.com/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=28238
Sourdough bread
Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 10:18:32 PM
