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Sourdough Starter Tips 5 (CONTINUED) "In a couple of hours you may see tiny bubbles appear on the surface. If so, cheer your brew on by keeping it warm and covered overnight. In the morning, celebrate by making sourdough pancakes (which you'll find ..by Searching our recipes here.) They are delicious and quick. Give the remaining starter another feeding, let it sit for 12 more hours to ensure its reawakened vigor before you tuck it back in the frig. Then quietly heave a sigh of relief and congratulate yourself on your rescue." How to Decide if You Need to Start Over (groan): "If your sourdough begins to mold or develop a peculiar color or odor instead of a "clean, sour aroma," give a sigh, throw it out and, if you're patient, start again. Along with the vital yeasts, you may have inadvertently nurtured a strain of bacteria that will not be wonderful in food. This happens very infrequently so don't let this possibility dissuade you from a sourdough adventure." Starter Variations: "Here are some variations on the basic flour/liquid/yeast combination that will produce sourdough starters with different personalities. Substitute 1 cup of stone ground whole wheat flour for 1 of the unbleached all-purpose flour. For tap water, substitute water from cooking potatoes. It contains nutrients which any kind of yeast loves and along with making the yeast happy, it creates great flavor in bread. For a real change of taste, Substitute buttermilk for tap water. |
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