Comments on: How To Make Your Own Sourdough Bread Starter (and Maintain it)

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 14:49:28 +0000

In reply to Cheryl Licata. It's 1:1 flour to water. I use a blend of 50% unbleached flour and 50%

By: Cheryl Licata

Cheryl Licata — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:42:39 +0000

Just found your recipe and going to give it a try. My question is what is your exact starter ratio for this recipe?

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:06:04 +0000

In reply to Bob.

I love working with my hands as you must and find it very therapeutic. Please ask questions. I’d love to help you develop your breadmaking skills. I just made my 3rd starter. It’s so much fun watching it develop (bread nerd alert). I’d suggest https://hostessatheart.com/sourdough-bread-recipe/ for your first sourdough. Many people have had a lot of luck with it. My husband and friends love homemade bread and I know your family will too!

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:49:04 +0000

Hi enjoyed your article I’m a recently retired auto technician. I am used to oil & grease on cars but have found that I enjoy baking and have found that I like the challenge of making bread. I never knew you could make your own starter for your bread. I have been using store bought yeast. But now I think I’m going to try making my own starter. My wife thinks I’m nuts but she loves the bread that I make and when my kids come back to visit they ask for some bread to take home. Thanks for the great tips

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:35:24 +0000

In reply to Daniela. Thank you, Daniela.

By: Daniela

Daniela — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 09:27:57 +0000

Amaising very well presented all informations u may need Best of all I read before Thank you Julie

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:12:44 +0000

In reply to Tina. As soon as your starter is active, you can use it! Have fun, Tina!

By: Tina

Tina — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:41:03 +0000

In reply to Tina. @Julie Menghini, I should have looked at my new starter before I sent my first reply. It doubled in size overnight and has quite a few bubbles. Do I really need to wait two days or should I go ahead and start the daily feedings?

By: Tina

Tina — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:31:36 +0000

In reply to Tina. @Julie Menghini, Thanks for the quick response! I have a bag of sprouted whole wheat so I mixed that in 50/50. I'll let you know how it turns out

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 13:28:39 +0000

In reply to Tina. Yes, you can, Tina. Any flour will work. Will you be using any whole wheat with the apf? Congratulations on your retirement!