tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post3613650932407973956..comments2024-03-23T02:51:24.594-07:00Comments on A Life Unprocessed: Making A Sourdough StarterMellowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11320881197482295606noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-87747356444898957942016-11-06T08:44:51.008-08:002016-11-06T08:44:51.008-08:00Hi Emily! No, you don't need to feed it in the...Hi Emily! No, you don't need to feed it in the first few days, only stir it. I would just feed mine to replace what I use each time, or to wake it up if it's been dormant in the fridge.<br />Happy fermenting! :DMellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320881197482295606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-56209934130027720992016-11-04T10:33:09.504-07:002016-11-04T10:33:09.504-07:00i'm so glad to have found your article on this...i'm so glad to have found your article on this subject. i made a starter recently using a recipe from the southern living cookbook, which told me to use commercial yeast (as did all the other classic cookbooks i looked at, weirdly). the blog articles i read on the subject all told me different things, and i got wrapped up in a cloud of confusion and decided to start fresh, after having a glass of wine. i think i just have one question for you (for now) -- do you feed yours during the first few days while it's maturing? <br />thank you! your method for ginger bugs has been really helpful to me, so i feel like you're the fermentation contessa. have a lovely day :Demily christine cotehttp://www.goodtoasthandmade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-569391071239516882013-07-17T14:01:45.460-07:002013-07-17T14:01:45.460-07:00Such a helpful blog!
I am new to baking so I'm...Such a helpful blog!<br />I am new to baking so I'm clueless!!! My friends have all recommended Sourdough's International's sourdough starter to me, so I'm going to give it a go!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09993691686820016550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-70399294375993054852013-07-01T07:01:42.788-07:002013-07-01T07:01:42.788-07:00It sounds ok- they can be different depending on t...It sounds ok- they can be different depending on the flour you're using, the temperature, etc. If it smells good, is not moldy, and is bubbling at all, you are doing great! I would continue to make sure you're stirring it enough (it can grow much faster in hot weather, so more frequent stirring might be needed during summer) and feeding it regularly.Mellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320881197482295606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-54940481708280002872013-06-29T09:04:02.936-07:002013-06-29T09:04:02.936-07:00hi mellow.. i'm trying this for the first time...hi mellow.. i'm trying this for the first time right now and i'm on day three. i was wondering if the close-up picture you show of the "bubbly" looking starter is what it looks like all the time or only after you stir it?? mine doesn't look like that yet (for the most part).. soon after stirring it gets a layered look with super thick doughy layer on bottom, a thin liquid layer, then a thin bubbly-dough layer (that actually does look like yours).. does yours layer like that?? i'm wondering if everything is ok, or if i should start over.<br /><br />i appreciate your help.<br /><br />peace.stephanie joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01531574107976057703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-86155239298306170022013-05-20T22:12:21.438-07:002013-05-20T22:12:21.438-07:00Thanks so much for the how to! I love to bake bre...Thanks so much for the how to! I love to bake bread and I love sourdough bread. I just freshly washed my Ball jars and am totally going to do this right now. Wish me luck!stephanicketyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05194807346924604995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-67095593036115450412013-05-20T12:04:50.241-07:002013-05-20T12:04:50.241-07:00I haven't made sourdough in years. Pinned - so...I haven't made sourdough in years. Pinned - so I can try it again soon. Thanks for sharing at <a href="http://www.adventuresofadiymom.com/2013/05/terrific-tuesdays-63.html" rel="nofollow">Terrific Tuesdays</a>Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11702974771630251063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-88321048989369154282013-05-11T06:37:35.233-07:002013-05-11T06:37:35.233-07:00Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe ...Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a very special Mothers Day Weekend and come back soon!<br />Miz HelenMiz Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06990448907520193758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-40415606516818812972013-05-09T12:28:08.004-07:002013-05-09T12:28:08.004-07:00I have 4 going at all times in the back of my frid...I have 4 going at all times in the back of my fridge~ Feed them all once every two weeks:) I will be spending some time here, reading all of your wonderful posts~Lynn @ Turnips 2 TangerinesTurnips 2 Tangerineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077358746766194129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-66919933024309699652013-05-06T17:34:19.866-07:002013-05-06T17:34:19.866-07:00Wow, I have never tried anything like this before....Wow, I have never tried anything like this before. Thanks for linking up with "Try a New Recipe Tuesday."Lisa Boylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12584089495171423348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-30858525829721276122013-04-25T11:53:07.880-07:002013-04-25T11:53:07.880-07:00Can you tell me more about keeping it in the refri...Can you tell me more about keeping it in the refrigerator and the dormant period? I'm taking a two week trip at the end of May and I thought I would have to just throw out my starter then since I wouldn't be able to have another person take care of it, but if I could save it during that time, that would be great.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14122760020101461055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-43527125031920675262013-04-24T10:48:50.182-07:002013-04-24T10:48:50.182-07:00Thanks for sharing your post with us! I hope you ...Thanks for sharing your post with us! I hope you join us again today (yeah I know it's a day late... linky issues) at <a href="http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2013/04/enchanted-trees-at-eco-kids-tuesday.html" rel="nofollow">Eco-Kids Tuesday</a>!!HannahWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152138583916560277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-71996243024971275852013-03-09T09:27:42.502-08:002013-03-09T09:27:42.502-08:00This is awesome! I have wanted to try sourdough f...This is awesome! I have wanted to try sourdough for a while now, I think that I might try it this weekend though! Thanks for linking up at what i am eating.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261179479821073705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-27017848415238253652013-03-07T16:18:34.277-08:002013-03-07T16:18:34.277-08:00Wow, that's great! Do you keep yours in the fr...Wow, that's great! Do you keep yours in the fridge as well, or do you just do a ton of baking? I find myself starting new ones all the time just because I tend to use it only in phases, and then go a long time without needing it.Mellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320881197482295606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-4998785126933227172013-03-07T15:59:00.525-08:002013-03-07T15:59:00.525-08:00I love working with sourdough. I never have start...I love working with sourdough. I never have started a starter though b/c I got some from a friend and I have kept it going for 6 years now. <br />Here because of Wildcrafting WEdnesday.<br />JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-46686981114012095152013-02-22T10:12:06.706-08:002013-02-22T10:12:06.706-08:00Interesting!Interesting!Diana of Diana Rambleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837630324310647062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-36852507811755923642013-02-22T10:10:45.222-08:002013-02-22T10:10:45.222-08:00So cool, thanks am pinning.
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Natalie
www.marigold...So cool, thanks am pinning.<br />x<br />Natalie<br />www.marigoldsloft.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08746304470919878623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-17694561007111341792013-02-22T06:27:09.585-08:002013-02-22T06:27:09.585-08:00I've never tried doing this, but I'm excit...I've never tried doing this, but I'm excited to try. I've pinned it for the very near future. Thanks for sharing!<br />Blessings,<br />NiciNici @ Posed Perfectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11141827656320044156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-30334309244737188282013-02-22T06:20:05.832-08:002013-02-22T06:20:05.832-08:00Thanks for your tutorial. I will give it a try! I ...Thanks for your tutorial. I will give it a try! I have a reverse osmosis filter, but it's good to know that leaving water out overnight will also help remove chlorine for when we travel. Bonny @ thedomesticatedprincess.comhttp://thedomesticatedprincess.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-14060382453264286462013-02-19T07:17:15.493-08:002013-02-19T07:17:15.493-08:00Interesting... so in what cases would you need to ...Interesting... so in what cases would you need to use a sourdough starter? If I soak all my grains for normal recipes, can I avoid sourdough starters or is it only needed for bread? Great post. It makes it seem so much easier than my book by Peter Reinhart who says I should add specific amounts to the starter and discard some of it half way through which seems like a waste. Thank you for telling us how long this will last in the fridge too. Katherine @ Love Health Love Lifehttp://lovehealthlovelife.com/could-you-be-suffering-from-vitamin-d-deficiency-fatigue/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-33690918284239200642013-02-01T08:16:54.603-08:002013-02-01T08:16:54.603-08:00Do you use dechlorinated water? Beyond that, the o...Do you use dechlorinated water? Beyond that, the only thing you have to do is stir it twice a day. I've never had one fail, and have started them many times this way. Any idea why yours didn't make it?Mellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320881197482295606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-18130226010197357152013-01-31T21:27:50.144-08:002013-01-31T21:27:50.144-08:00I'm impressed! I tried starting one from scrat...I'm impressed! I tried starting one from scratch at least 3 times and failed every time. I finally got one from a friend and it's thriving!Loretta E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09340044387066178288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-42131466268738733672013-01-23T21:17:32.992-08:002013-01-23T21:17:32.992-08:00Yes, thank you for the reminder. I have a great so...Yes, thank you for the reminder. I have a great sourdough biscuit recipe I will share! You can use this starter in any other recipe that calls for a sourdough starter as well.Mellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320881197482295606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-69316952101393380892013-01-23T19:04:20.170-08:002013-01-23T19:04:20.170-08:00what do you do with the sourdough starter? I will ...what do you do with the sourdough starter? I will follow so that I can see any recipes you may have.<br />JaniceJanice Kay Schaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01218296462551967972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846822951017254806.post-86946356995667340962013-01-20T09:49:59.021-08:002013-01-20T09:49:59.021-08:00This is great! My Aunt used to make sourdough brea...This is great! My Aunt used to make sourdough bread when I was a kid, and I always thought it was yummy. Now I can try and make it myself ;-)Anna-Leigh McClellandhttp://mylensisrubyred.comnoreply@blogger.com