Sourdough starter

[megman]

I've "played" with sourdough starter in the past out of curiosity, but this is the first time I'm going to do it right and keep it "alive".

I've read that there is all kinds of conditions and climates that affect the taste so hopefully its worth it and around awhile.

I'm keeping it simple like the Gold Rush days. Flour and water. Nothing else.

[HurricaneJoanie]

And I understand you're supposed to give globs of the starter to friends.

So where's ours?

[megman]

And I understand you're supposed to give globs of the starter to friends.

So where's ours?

Once and if I get a good batch going I'd be more than happy to share.

From what I've read, what people do is dry it out to mail it and it gets restarted at the receiving end.

Starting a list and your on the top.

[HurricaneJoanie]

It can be mailed? Never knew that! When I was a kid I remember neighbors bringing 'round starters. I think my Mom maybe followed up once.

[megman]

Amazed to discover that myself. Makes sense. The microbes would still be alive but not active until its re-hydrated and fed.