Sourdough starter

Barriehie

Barriehie

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I made a sourdough starter when covid was full tilt shelter in place and nobody had yeast. Bought some organic blueberries and swirled around in water. Added some flour and a dab of honey and 3 weeks later I had a wild yeast starter! You know that filmy looking white sheen on smooth fruits like plums??? Mostly yeast if it's not something sprayed on by Big Ag.
 
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Barriehie said:
I made a sourdough starter when covid was full tilt shelter in place and nobody had yeast. Bought some organic blueberries and swirled around in water. Added some flour and a dab of honey and 3 weeks later I had a wild yeast starter! You know that filmy looking white sheen on smooth fruits like plums??? Mostly yeast if it's not something sprayed on by Big Ag.
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Interestingly enough, the flour itself (unbleached, rye, or other whole grain) contains a good bit of wild yeast. I started my starter with just organic rye and water.
 
I know that now thank you. :thumbsup:
That was the first time I'd ever had to source yeast that wasn't on a grocery shelf! I kept that starter for 2 years and a move across the country killed it.
 
Barriehie said:
I know that now thank you. :thumbsup:
That was the first time I'd ever had to source yeast that wasn't on a grocery shelf! I kept that starter for 2 years and a move across the country killed it.
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You can easily "start" another one! I started mine in early fall but it was still a bit cool for that up here so it was slow going at first. Now it's thriving! I would think you would have better luck if you started one since the temps are a lot warmer down south than up here in NE Ohio.
 
JAS_OH1 said:
You can easily "start" another one! I started mine in early fall but it was still a bit cool for that up here so it was slow going at first. Now it's thriving! I would think you would have better luck if you started one since the temps are a lot warmer down south than up here in NE Ohio.
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Good idea! 👍
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JAS_OH1 said:
Someone here (Puggles) told me that it's bad luck to not name your starter. I named mine "The Kraken" after the Norse mythological creature that ate boats. I guess once yours starts to bubble it's safe to find a name for her!
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Never heard of that but I didn't name the first one and look what happened! I'll make a note, thank you.
 
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