Wish me luck!! A sourdough experiment

[Tallman]

A loaf can last the two of us a week or two, easily.

Hey free,

Don't feel bad, I use to bake bread that lasted like that too!

 

[enjoy the ride]

I was reading in The Omnivor's Dilemma last night that different areas have different yeasts in the air and soil. The Bay area in CA has famous sourdough yeast that is readily captured by setting your slurry out on a windowsill for a little while before covering it.

That kinda explains to me (maybe) why mine got soooo sour, along with not using it quickly enough since we don't eat much bread. A loaf can last the two of us a week or two, easily.

If I ever get out to the Bay area, I might have to bring some flour with me! Wonder what TSA would think if they searched my checked bag? Well, they already scratch their heads over my bags, anyways, I'm sure!

The online resource sounds great, thanks!!!

Well- I'm two hundred miles north of SF but also in an area of good sourdough. If you want to mail me your slurry, I will happily "expose" it all you want-------My bugs are your bugs.............




PS- have you ever tried salt rising bread? I love it for toast although it is a pain to raise.