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Across the Fence:  HELP!! Sourdough recipe...  |
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lonestargal
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kristi
Texas
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 Posted - Feb 19 2006 : 4:29:59 PM
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Kay, so sorry your having troubles with the starter. Here is the one that I saved that is posted on Sue's webpage....
Quick Overnight Starter
1 pkg. plus 1 Tb. dry yeast
4 c. lukewarm water
4 c. all purpose flour
Dissolve yeast in a small amount of lukewarm water. Stir flour into remaining water and add yeast mixture. Mix well and cover. Let mixture stand in a draft free place for at least 6 hours or overnight is best.
I did 2 1/4 tsp. and 1 Tablespoon yeast and haven't had a problem yet. Good luck!!! |
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Ann
Illinois
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Posted - Feb 20 2006 : 04:35:21 AM
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Sue, thanks for the herb biscuit recipe! I'll be making those soon! And while I haven't taken the time yet to look at your blog, I hope to do that soon. I really love sourdough, and it sounds like you have a lot of experience there. Thanks again for sharing! 
"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 |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2006 : 04:37:03 AM
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Oh dear Kay, Im so sorry to hear of more sourdough troubles, I"m just stumped! What kind of yeast are you using? That shouldn't make a difference but am curious? Krisiti posted the correct recipe, maybe you should start all over again, you are using all purpose flour right? And to make it clear, when you cover it, it's not sealed is it? I just lay the lid on top. I keep mine in the oven, it's always nice and warm from the pilot light. If you want, I can post another starter recipe, maybe a honey starter or pototoe starter might work better for you? Just let me know. Don't give up, we'll get you baking yet!
" Aspire to Inspire before you Expire"
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2006 : 09:26:35 AM
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I'm using all purpose flour and Fleishmann's yeast. I made up my 3rd batch of starter yesterday using Sue's recipe only I reduced the yeast to 2 tsps. It still erupted like a volcano. I took a cup out for biscuits -- which turned out pretty darned good although didn't raise very high - then added a cup of water to the starter to thin it out. It seems to be better this AM but we'll see. Is your starter thick and gloppy? I'm just starter impaired!!!!
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
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
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Posted - Feb 21 2006 : 11:13:10 AM
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Kay, your a hoot, starter impaired, love it!!! Some starters are thick and gloppy, some arent'? The one I've been using is a pototoe starter I got from a farmgirl, it's thinner than I'm used too but seems to be working just fine. I did make those herb biscuits over the weekend, the recipe I posted, and I didn't care for them, they didnt' rise like biscuits should and the flavor was bland. But like I said, it was a good day to try out new recipes so now I know I won't be using that one again. I'm just stumped to as why your starters erupt like volcanos? Keep us posted and you get the GOLD metal for sticking to it and winning your battle with sourdough!! LOL
" Aspire to Inspire before you Expire"
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lonestargal
True Blue Farmgirl
607 Posts
Kristi
Texas
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Posted - Mar 01 2006 : 08:37:40 AM
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| Well I have a loaf of bread in rising right now so hopefully it will turn out ok. When I went to get the starter out though I noticed there were little whit floating things on top of the liquid part that seperates. Is that normal? The starter smelled fine. |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2006 : 5:06:04 PM
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By Jove -- I think I got it! I decided to try Sue's sour dough starter one more time. I made a few adjustments though. Used 1 tsp yeast to 2 cups flour and 2 cups water. I'm proud to report the starter is behaving nicely and not crawling out of the container. YEAH!
So now how do I keep it alive? If I use one cup of starter do I add back one cup of flour and one cup of water plus a pinch of yeast?
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 Mar 01 2006 5:09:56 PM |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2006 : 04:34:31 AM
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You got it Kay!! Yippie!!!! Starters are funny at times, and I think where we live may have something to do with it too, like different altitudes maybe? Just replenish like you posted and you should have a starter for life! lol
" Aspire to Inspire before you Expire"
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www.countrypleasures.motime.com |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2006 : 07:38:51 AM
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Checked the started this morning and it's coming along wonderfully. I'm so excited. I'm making pizza dough for my daughter's birthday party tomorrow. Thanks Sue for all your help.
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/ |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
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