From aa77744a37ef3aefeb672fbff9efa49c211ff583 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mohit Agarwal Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:55:12 +0000 Subject: Initial commit. --- 02-13-maintaining-sourdough-in-the-refrigerator.md | 19 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+) create mode 100644 02-13-maintaining-sourdough-in-the-refrigerator.md (limited to '02-13-maintaining-sourdough-in-the-refrigerator.md') diff --git a/02-13-maintaining-sourdough-in-the-refrigerator.md b/02-13-maintaining-sourdough-in-the-refrigerator.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..681bdec --- /dev/null +++ b/02-13-maintaining-sourdough-in-the-refrigerator.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +#### Maintaining Sourdough Starter in the Refrigerator + +If you only bake once every week or two, you’ll be happier storing +your starter in the fridge in a covered container. + +Once a week, take it out, and feed it. + +For a wet starter, retain only ¼ cup of starter and then feed it ½ +cup flour and 4 Tbs water. + +For a stiff starter, retain a marble-sized piece and add 15 grams (1 +Tbs) of water. Mush it up until it's soft and the water has turned +somewhat milky in color. Then add 25 grams (2 heaping Tbs or 1 Tbs + 1 +tsp) of flour. + +Keep it out for an hour or four, and then pop it back into the fridge. + +If you’re going to bake with it, make sure to take it out a day before +and feed it twice, with at least 8 hours in between each feeding. -- cgit v1.2.3