Sourdough Starter(Buttermilk)

* Exported from MasterCook *

SOURDOUGH STARTER (BUTTERMILK)

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Water -- tepid
1/4 c Buttermilk -- room temp.
1 1/2 c Flour
1 tb Sugar

Recipe by: Randy Pollak
Mix all ingredients in a glass bowl, cover tightly
with plastic wrap and set in warm part of kitchen for
3-5 days. Starter can be stored in refrigerator and
must be used in 1 week or "refreshened". Use a "crock"
from a "cold-packed cheese" to store, cover tightly.
Recipe makes about 2 cups of starter. PROOFING: Bring
starter to room temperature. In a glass bowl, combine
all of the starter with, 1 1/2 cups of flour and 1 cup
of water. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set in warm
place for 12 hours. TO USE: Measure 2 cups of
"proofed" starter and set aside. Return remaining
starter to it's "crock" and refrigerate until needed
again. NOTE: This starter keeps getting better and
better with age. So be sure to use it at least once a
week or refreshen it.



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