tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post9184724142438269042..comments2024-03-29T06:40:49.882+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Sourdough Basics 101 - Making a Starter Johanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-89448214108643442822013-08-31T23:37:46.978+10:002013-08-31T23:37:46.978+10:00Wow, thank you, this was awesome to read! This is ...Wow, thank you, this was awesome to read! This is on my to-do list for that day when I want to try something really challenging and adventurous! :D Probably I can find some information about gluten-free sourdough starter on the internet? The gluten-free bread products from the store often list a rice-flour sourdough, so it should be possible! :)Kath (My Funny Little Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10295143356577259844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-91563189850712422522013-08-15T16:22:49.896+10:002013-08-15T16:22:49.896+10:00Thanks Catherine - I don't have a good rhythm ...Thanks Catherine - I don't have a good rhythm to breadmaking - which is I think would be the secret - if you do want a sourdough starter then am happy to share someJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-12816058780602074882013-08-15T16:19:45.412+10:002013-08-15T16:19:45.412+10:00Thanks Mel - I have a couple of friends who make t...Thanks Mel - I have a couple of friends who make their own sourdough and that always inspired me as well as seeing sourdough recipes on the YeastSpotting round ups - and I love eating a good sourdough bread - so it seemed natural that one day I would make sourdough bread - I didn't think it would be so soon but glad I had startedJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-88508074711765075532013-08-13T18:10:05.445+10:002013-08-13T18:10:05.445+10:00Oh, interesting! I tried to do the sourdough thin...Oh, interesting! I tried to do the sourdough thing a couple of years ago, but couldn't keep up with the breadmaking. It's something I'd like to try again in future...Catherinehttp://www.catescates.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-80211918615835425902013-08-13T13:42:15.736+10:002013-08-13T13:42:15.736+10:00This is such an inspiring post and I'm looking...This is such an inspiring post and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series! Your photos and notes are very helpful and I love that you have named your starter. I've never looked into making sourdough in much detail before even though it has been in my mind to try someday - your series is going straight into my bookmarks.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10057980932079998162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-90464560275619664382013-08-12T16:59:41.974+10:002013-08-12T16:59:41.974+10:00Thanks Laura - there is always another chance in s...Thanks Laura - there is always another chance in sourdough starters - and if you have made once at least you know what to expectJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-9688847264609632102013-08-12T16:57:18.501+10:002013-08-12T16:57:18.501+10:00Thanks Amanda - I was nervous because I had read a...Thanks Amanda - I was nervous because I had read about others having bad experiences - I suspect I had a bit of luck and my (yeasted) bread making experience also helped - but my first loaf was not quite right and I am still experimenting with bread recipesJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-40131597136095940492013-08-12T16:55:57.746+10:002013-08-12T16:55:57.746+10:00Thanks Kari - I was like you for a long time and f...Thanks Kari - I was like you for a long time and finally had the opportunity recently so the time seemed right - E and Sylvia love my sourdough loaves which is great - they are pretty easy going with bread - E loves any loaf as long as we have bread in the houseJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-80683394526676246352013-08-12T16:54:48.303+10:002013-08-12T16:54:48.303+10:00Thanks Cakelaw - thanks for reminding me it was in...Thanks Cakelaw - thanks for reminding me it was in the daring bakers - have looked at the posts about it and there is some interesting stuff - if I remember rightly you aren't a bit bread lover so I can understand you not feeding your starter - I have been making flatbreads and want to experiment more with baking with my starter in cakes and stuffJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-35599493708381670272013-08-12T13:45:32.241+10:002013-08-12T13:45:32.241+10:00Thanks Amy - artisan bread is wonderful - even bet...Thanks Amy - artisan bread is wonderful - even better when made with your own hands - hope you get some sourdough starter happeningJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-48559131177432751372013-08-12T13:32:13.098+10:002013-08-12T13:32:13.098+10:00Thanks Tea Time - I included a notes section becau...Thanks Tea Time - I included a notes section because there were a few things I was unsure of and read some different posts that helped - have linked to some good posts with more info at the end of this oneJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-15235343628601353672013-08-12T13:30:10.896+10:002013-08-12T13:30:10.896+10:00Thanks Emma - I will write more in the maintenance...Thanks Emma - I will write more in the maintenance post but I think starters can be left for a while and revived - though I think they are best if you bake bread regularly (eg once every week or so which is what I am trying to do). It took a while til the time was right for me - hope you find the right moment some dayJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-37887345797466795372013-08-12T05:56:09.426+10:002013-08-12T05:56:09.426+10:00Interesting. I made some sourdough starter once a...Interesting. I made some sourdough starter once and didn't maintain it - I keep promising myself I'll give it another try. <br /><br />www.kneadwhine.co.ukKneadWhinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07667203080888332723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-10122788697043213702013-08-11T14:56:18.146+10:002013-08-11T14:56:18.146+10:00Excellent post Johanna, so clear and great photos ...Excellent post Johanna, so clear and great photos to illustrate. My first efforts at making a starter were dismal - it took me ages.Amandahttp://www.lambsearsandhoney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-31942934156482950092013-08-11T14:04:30.902+10:002013-08-11T14:04:30.902+10:00I'm still in the stage you used to be - thinki...I'm still in the stage you used to be - thinking about it but not actually doing it! I don't seem to have sufficient motivation given I'm not a big bread eater and Mr Bite is unlikely to give up his traditional / normal Baker's Delight wholemeal. One day I will do it just for the satisfaction though! I'm glad you're pleased with your results and were able to make the leap yourself.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887621874869110597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-8241318557011964942013-08-11T09:31:38.981+10:002013-08-11T09:31:38.981+10:00Yay - now you can make your own sour dough. I hav...Yay - now you can make your own sour dough. I have made a sour dough starter before for Daring Bakers, but when the challenge was over, my inclination to feed it was also over, and it ended up looking so gross in the bottom of my fridge that it got tossed.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-37563468072249511382013-08-11T06:13:57.445+10:002013-08-11T06:13:57.445+10:00I've made artisan bread before and it tasted s...I've made artisan bread before and it tasted so wonderful. You're inspiring me to start a batch of sourdough now. :) Can't wait to get my hands on these. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041216192025257555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-41296482984984987922013-08-11T01:41:00.448+10:002013-08-11T01:41:00.448+10:00I love your guide. I love the notes section, I alw...I love your guide. I love the notes section, I always love reading details about what I gonna do, with knowledge you make less mistakes.Tea Timehttp://tea-time365.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-91252905699186510992013-08-10T23:32:59.703+10:002013-08-10T23:32:59.703+10:00What a detailed guide Johanna. Thanks so much for ...What a detailed guide Johanna. Thanks so much for documenting the process and I hope the outcome is successful! I've been wanting to get a starter going for a while but keep going away so I worry about not being there to "nurture" it. Haha, it sounds like a baby that needs monitoring and feeding :)coconutandberrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09808077876445841179noreply@blogger.com