Sourdough Starter

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Sourdough Starter

Well, I finally gave up on my first attempt at a starter today.  Sorry to say that Linda was put to sleep in the disposal.  After following the directions religiously, Linda never quite got started.  I added the 800g of bread flour to 800g of warm water and stuffed it with the peels of two apples.  After a few days it had a dark crust on top and had the consistency of pancake batter.  I fed her after removing about 800g with 400g flour and 400g water.  Next day I put it in the fridge and it never really stiffened up.  Fed her again and the same thing.  Even after leaving it out for a couple of days, a little bubbling on top but still too much like liquid.

Poured her down the drain and started again this evening.  Harry is now resting in a big bowl after mixing the flour and water along with the peels of two apples.  Used my Kitchenaid on number 2 till it was pretty mixed in although it never quite got all the flour mixed in which I took care of with a spatula.  I covered him with plastic wrap this time to try and avoid the crust forming. (Is that a bad thing?)  We will see what happens in a few days.

I am really impressed with the new site Jacob.    Love your podcasts and videos.  I listen to the podcasts walking to and from work everyday.  On my third time around. Pick up some new tips every time.

Best of Luck!

Elliot