sourdough starter

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Sourdough Bread

Sourdough Bread

Several months ago, I attempted to start a sourdough starter.  I say attempted because it failed miserably (there were flies and maggots involved, it was beyond gross). Well, it took me long enough, but I finally got one going again and was very intentional to keep that baby covered up nice and tight this time!Isn't it pretty?  So, after a…
January 31, 2012
When Sourdough Starters Go Bad…

When Sourdough Starters Go Bad…

...they go really, really bad.Yep, that is an actual bug hanging out on the edge of the liquid you see there.  Larvae. Whatever.  It wasn't alone, either.  Gross.  Disgusting, actually.I threw it out.  All of it.  Not sure if we got a bad batch of flour, or if a fly got in and laid some eggs.  Regardless, I will have…
August 12, 2011
Sourdough Starter

Sourdough Starter

Believe it or not, I have never had my very own sourdough starter!  I've wanted one for a couple of years now, but never got off my ass to actually start one.  However, in my quest to try new things (including regularly making our own bread), this seems like a natural step.Funny thing is, while at the store the other…
July 26, 2011