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How can I grow my own yeast (sourdough starter)?
I would like to always have my own culture of yeast (sourdough starter) in my fridge at home. Does anyone know how to grow yeast and keep it alive?
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What are the optimal conditions in making wild yeast starter?
I recently learned that I don't need to buy packets of yeast to make bread. I can create a sour dough starter by utilizing the wild yeast floating around in the air. Take a look at this article for ...
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How long will a sourdough starter last between feedings?
I'm using a sourdough starter from the recipe in Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day and I have gone through several of the rebuilding cycles with it. It's been working fairly well for me and I ...
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How do I feed a sourdough starter?
The cookbook I'm using tells me how to make a sourdough starter, but not how to feed it after I take out what I need for the bread. What do I do with the starter once I've used some? I don't think ...
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Sourdough in Bread Maker?
Are there any bread machines that would allow making a sourdough rye bread?
If not, could a bread maker simplify the process of making a sourdough loaf?
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Sourdough starter from regular yeast?
I live near San Francisco and I am in love with the local sourdough bread. It is very expensive and I'd like to bake my own bread. I am wondering though, is it possible to make sourdough starter from ...
