Comments on: Sourdough: Two Weeks In http://www.modernalternativemama.com/blog/2012/01/30/sourdough-two-weeks-in/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sourdough-two-weeks-in Living the non-mainstream life. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:42:12 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Sheila http://www.modernalternativemama.com/blog/2012/01/30/sourdough-two-weeks-in/comment-page-1/#comment-22812 Sheila Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:16:39 +0000 http://www.modernalternativemama.com/?p=8747#comment-22812 I've always heard you're supposed to start with something a little simpler than bread, like pancakes or crepes, before you go all-out for bread. After all, baby starters take awhile to work up to full strength. I tried this carrot cake recipe (http://44socksontheline.wordpress.com/2012/01/26/carrot-gingerbread-cake/) with my baby starter, and it turned out delicious. I'm pretty sure my starter isn't up to bread-raising strength yet, but perhaps after a few more rounds it will be. I’ve always heard you’re supposed to start with something a little simpler than bread, like pancakes or crepes, before you go all-out for bread. After all, baby starters take awhile to work up to full strength.

I tried this carrot cake recipe (http://44socksontheline.wordpress.com/2012/01/26/carrot-gingerbread-cake/) with my baby starter, and it turned out delicious. I’m pretty sure my starter isn’t up to bread-raising strength yet, but perhaps after a few more rounds it will be.

]]> By: Kate Tietje http://www.modernalternativemama.com/blog/2012/01/30/sourdough-two-weeks-in/comment-page-1/#comment-22718 Kate Tietje Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:55:23 +0000 http://www.modernalternativemama.com/?p=8747#comment-22718 No, I'm not smart. :) I threw stuff in a bowl and figured I'd "know" the texture. Except sourdough isn't like yeasted bread! Next time I'll try a "real" recipe, lol, at least until I figure it out. No, I’m not smart. :) I threw stuff in a bowl and figured I’d “know” the texture. Except sourdough isn’t like yeasted bread! Next time I’ll try a “real” recipe, lol, at least until I figure it out.

]]> By: Kate Tietje http://www.modernalternativemama.com/blog/2012/01/30/sourdough-two-weeks-in/comment-page-1/#comment-22717 Kate Tietje Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:54:09 +0000 http://www.modernalternativemama.com/?p=8747#comment-22717 Hi Jessica, I've been using white whole wheat (hard white wheat) in this. I like it better than red because it's lighter in texture and taste. You can use a variety of flours, depending on what you like. I hear rye is supposed to be excellent to use with sourdough, but I haven't tried it. Hi Jessica, I’ve been using white whole wheat (hard white wheat) in this. I like it better than red because it’s lighter in texture and taste. You can use a variety of flours, depending on what you like. I hear rye is supposed to be excellent to use with sourdough, but I haven’t tried it.

]]> By: Jessica Moore http://www.modernalternativemama.com/blog/2012/01/30/sourdough-two-weeks-in/comment-page-1/#comment-22571 Jessica Moore Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:55:19 +0000 http://www.modernalternativemama.com/?p=8747#comment-22571 What kind of flour are you using? I've only got store bought whole wheat pastry and freshly ground (by a friend) spelt. BUT I'm supposed to be getting a grain mill for my birthday next month!! :) What kind of flour are you using? I’ve only got store bought whole wheat pastry and freshly ground (by a friend) spelt. BUT I’m supposed to be getting a grain mill for my birthday next month!! :)

]]> By: Keri Mae http://www.modernalternativemama.com/blog/2012/01/30/sourdough-two-weeks-in/comment-page-1/#comment-22572 Keri Mae Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:55:19 +0000 http://www.modernalternativemama.com/?p=8747#comment-22572 I guess I'm wondering what exactly you did. Did you follow a recipe? The dough does look a little dry. Keep at it though! I guess I’m wondering what exactly you did. Did you follow a recipe? The dough does look a little dry. Keep at it though!

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