Monday, January 17, 2011

Modern Alaskan sourdough Starter


(not so) Modern Alaskan sourdough Starter
add by Mable Aheart ( My Great Great grandma.)
2 packs dry yeast
4 cups lukewarm water 110-115 degrees
4 cups unsifted flour

Place yeast in a bowel add 1/2 lukewarm water, stir with wooden spoon. Add remaining water, then add flour, mixing well after each addition. Cover with towel. Place warm place 6 hours or overnight. It looks bubbly with a clear liquid will rise to top. Stir before measuring. After using Needed amount, Pour remaining mixture into stoneware crock or plastic container. Cover and refrigerate. Weekly stir in 1/2 cup lukewarm water and 1/2 unsifted flour. Cover and let sit at room temperature over night. Next morning stir cover and return to fridge. Make sure not to use anything metal it will change flavor drastically . As long as your using on a regular and adding to this weekly should keep indefinitely.

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