Sourdough Starter

plot45b · Post by **plot45b** » 11 Jun 2013, 11:10

Hello all,

I tried, but it died! - My sourdough starter that is... .

I followed some instructions online on how to make a sourdough starter. At first it looked promising, but now, nearly a week later, I have just ended up with a foul smelling blob that's stopped bubbling.

Has anyone got an idiot proof guide to starting a starter or a frugal way of going about acquiring one that's already alive please?

Cheers...

Freeranger · Post by **Freeranger** » 11 Jun 2013, 18:39

Sorry don't have time to look it up, but Hugh F-W does one on his River Cott site.

plot45b · Post by **plot45b** » 11 Jun 2013, 21:35

Thanks. I've just ordered on off ebay so fingers crossed!

fabindia · Post by **fabindia** » 11 Jun 2013, 21:47

Here's a link to a thread of mine from a while back now. Still feeding and using the original starter.
http://www.downthelane.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=44313

I just started using flour and water and it got away first time. I would recommend Paul Hollywood's book, 'Bread'. His starter is 250g strong white bread, 5 to 7 organic seedless grapes (for natural yeasts I guess) 250 ml tepid water. Put in a large glass jar cover and leave for a few days. Should take off in a few days this time of year. Once it is bubbly and slightly beer smelling, throw half away and add 100g flour plus 100ml tepid water. Continue having and feeding every couple of days for a week and you are ready to bake.

You can also make fantastic pancakes using your sourdough starter - see my post from a couple of days ago.

Happy baking :-D

plot45b · Post by **plot45b** » 11 Jun 2013, 21:57

I'll go and check it out now.

Cheers!