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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (307g) Recipe makes 1 servings
Calories 380
Calories from Fat 81		(21%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 9.1g	13%
	Saturated Fat 5.4g	27%
	Monounsaturated Fat 2.4g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 33mg		11%
Sodium 117mg		4%
Potassium 440mg		12%
Total Carbohydrate 59.1g		19%
	Dietary Fiber 1.7g	6%
	Sugars 5.9g
Protein 14.7g		29%
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Foolproof Sourdough Starter

Recipe #137811 | 3 days | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: PaulaG
Sep 19, 2005

This was found at alaska.net and trust me works like a charm. Within 4 days I had the most active starter with a wonderful sour ordor. I made this starter on my counter top. After several feedings it continues to improve in flavor.

SERVES 1 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup milk (skim, regular or buttermilk)
1/2 cup unbleached flour

Directions

1
Mix the milk and yogurt together in a glass or pottery container (Do not use metal).
2
Place lid on it, but don't seal it (sealed starters have been known to explode).
3
Put mixture in a warm place (80 to 90 degrees) for about 24 hours.
4
The yogurt and milk will separate forming a large curd, when adding the flour just stir it all back together.
5
Add the flour stir, and put back in warm place for 3 to 5 days; stirring daily.
6
It will bubble and have the odor of fermentation--it is ready to use.
7
Remember the starter is a living thing and needs to be fed and fed frequently when an infant.
8
I feed the "infant" weekly by placing it on the counter for several hours and allowing it to come to room temperature.
9
Then remove 1/2 cup starter, discarding the remainder.
10
Feed the 1/2 cup with equal amounts of milk (buttermilk will produce a stronger sour taste) and unbleached flour; i.e. 1 cup flour and 1 cup milk plus 1/2 cup of starter.
11
If you would like, you can feed the starter with 1/3 cup dry milk powder and 2/3 cup bottled water in place of the 1 cup milk.

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From: yaya78006

On Sep 13, 2009

THIS IS THE ONE! EASY! EASY! EASY! For years I have tried to make a sourdough starter and they always failed. Not only is this starter easy, it is VERY STABLE. I have yet to put her into the fridge. She is loving staying out on the countertop. I made a very successful Sourdough Bread Machine loaf. #47089 I highly recommend! Very easy. Nice suttle sour taste. I LOVE EASY! : ) I have fed my baby with milk and flour but think I might try feeding her with buttermilk and rye or wheat flour. We love the sour taste. I can hardly wait to make pancakes! THIS IS A KEEPER! Thanks Paula!

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From: Eat Your Vegetables!

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From: ~Nimz~

On Jan 28, 2006

This turned out great. I followed the directions to the letter and it produced a wonderful starter. I let it sit on the counter for 5 days before I fed it for the first time then, after feeding it and letting it sit for 9 hours on the counter, I used it to make Basic Sourdough Bread #34753 and it turned out great. Had a wonderful texture and flavor. Thanks so much Paula for a great recipe. Update-I have been using this starter since November 2005 and I'm still alive and kicking. Nothing unhealthy about the starter. Sorry to dispute your input frankly.

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