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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
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 Posted - Dec 12 2012 : 2:10:11 PM
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I want to begin making sourdough bread -- but can't find anyone to give me a little bit of their starter . . . do I have to make it then? and how difficult is it? I tried to a few years ago with dreadful results (think mold, etc) -- so anyone have any to share or some good idea of doing it? I know I could buy some from King Arthur Flour, saw it in their catalog. . .
ideas?
thanks!
:)
http://troutwife.blogspot.com/
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BusyBeeMary
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary
Nampa
Idaho
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Posted - Dec 15 2012 : 07:44:14 AM
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I get my sourdough starter culture to start new batches from cultures for health.com. never fails me. The key is to feed,feed,feed... I also keep mine in my dehydrator at 75 degrees.. then it stays cozy.
To Live a Full life one must LOVE MANY THINGS- Vincent Van Gogh
Mary Fitzpatrick
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http//www.Thepurplecrazylady.blogspot.com
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
494 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2012 : 11:45:58 AM
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Hi Mary, I was about to answer when I saw you already did.lol. I found some at Sourdoughs International. They have the original San Francisco starter.
Sheila, I found a great website, I typed in How to make authentic San fransisco Sourdough French Bread. The author shows pix of what its supposed to look like at various stages and has a FAQ at the end.
Anyone have any thoughts about the flour used?
Kim
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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country treasure
True Blue Farmgirl
452 Posts
judy
SK
Canada
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Posted - Dec 19 2012 : 1:53:58 PM
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CJ,
Any chance of sharing your recipe? I'd love to give this a whirl.
Thanks Judy 
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13858 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2012 : 08:01:32 AM
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Hi CJ. Any chance of you sharing your starter recipe here? I think a lot of us mint want it. If not, could you please send it to me? Thanks. Joey
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KathyC
True Blue Farmgirl
583 Posts
Kathy
Gastonia
NC
USA
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Posted - Dec 20 2012 : 09:39:47 AM
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CJ
Would love to have your recipe also - bread baking is next up on my list of things to learn and sourdough is my favorite.
I will send you an email.
Thanks
Kathy |
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
494 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2012 : 10:18:36 AM
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Me too....
Kim
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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KathyC
True Blue Farmgirl
583 Posts
Kathy
Gastonia
NC
USA
583 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2012 : 4:36:22 PM
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13858 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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KD Earthwork
True Blue Farmgirl
210 Posts
Katie
Gualala
Calif.
USA
210 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2012 : 9:55:31 PM
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The cook book Tartine-Bread has recipes for starter and everything you need to know to make true sourdough bread. Even how to bake it in a pre-heated cast iron dutch oven/chicken fryer to get crust like a brick oven.
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Edited by - KD Earthwork on Jan 16 2013 10:34:07 PM |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Dec 29 2012 : 07:39:06 AM
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The most important things I found out about making starter is to use good spring water (my city water had too much chlorine and other junk in it) and use organic flour. I tried many times to make a starter and failed. Since I started using spring water and organic flour, it has turned out well.
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farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2012 : 07:43:02 AM
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Diane, what do you mean it failed? as a newcomer to this world I'm using just regular tap water (which is treated by the town) and regular King Arthur Flour. How will I know if it's bad? Thanks! :)
http://troutwife.blogspot.com/
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coaloha
True Blue Farmgirl
502 Posts
Pam
USA
502 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2012 : 6:12:57 PM
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Yes please CJ, could I please have your starter recipe?
A number of years ago I had starter and I kept it going for a long time. My mom got the starter from my step-sister in Florida, took it to her house in Iowa, and then hand carried it out to me when she came to visit me in Hawaii! That starter traveled 6000 miles! Those are good memories.
Thanks!
Pam
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Dec 31 2012 : 06:10:45 AM
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A few years ago, I think around 2005, I posted about "35 year old sourdough". One farmgirl was reading it outloud and her hubby replied, 'Why would anyone want to eat 35 year old bread?'
I began sharing portions of the starter with several farmgirls. The 1 cup liquid was sealed in quart zip-bags. I'd try to 2-day or overnight the packages. Well, many of the bags busted from the expanding fermentation gases. Not good. But, I heard a lot of funny stories from the farmgirls about conversations with their postman about the soggy packages.
Then, a farmgirl suggested I try dehydrating it and then sending the 'powder'. I had never thought of that even though I dehydrate other stuff. So, I tried it. It worked! It turned out like dried potatoe flakes. It was so much easier to send the flakes.
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coaloha
True Blue Farmgirl
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Pam
USA
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Posted - Dec 31 2012 : 08:41:34 AM
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Thanks CJ for the starter recipe. I was at the thrift store yesterday and found a sourdough cookbook; very timely! I didn't know that so many things could be made from the starter.
Pam
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neeter302
True Blue Farmgirl
257 Posts
Anita
Hanover
Indiana
USA
257 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2013 : 5:03:32 PM
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I've tried three times using tap water and my batter turned to acetone each time and had to be thrown out. Sheila when it goes bad it smells like finger nail polish remover/acetone and has to be discarded. I think I'll give it one more try with spring water and see what happens. I didn't want to give up on it but was having such terrible luck with it. Going to try again.
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2013 : 06:24:52 AM
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Sheila,
Sorry, I just saw your question. When I say it failed I mean, turned grayish and flat. The chlorine kills the yeast and good bacteria. I have since had many happy "Mothers" by using spring water and organic flour.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
494 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2013 : 07:22:11 AM
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Does anyone mill their own flour? If so, where do you purchase and what kind do you buy?
Sheila, your bread looks great!
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
494 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2013 : 07:23:17 AM
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Does anyone mill their own flour? If so, where do you purchase it and what kind do you buy? I want organic unmilled.
Sheila, you did a great job on your bread.
Kim
Farmgirl Sister # 302 |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2013 : 4:03:43 PM
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I have found that well water works OK. My city water has a lot of chemicals added.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
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Farm Kitchen: sourdough starter |
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