sourdough starter?

Question

I am trying this for the first time. what is the differance between sugar over honey or instant potatoes over flour or what is a good combo.

Answer 1

San Francisco is often thought of as the sourdough capital of the United States, probably because sourdough bread has remained popular there ever since Gold Rush days. Making the initial starter is a three-day process, so plan ahead if you want to make sourdough for the first time. You may need to visit a natural foods store to find the organic stone ground unbleached white flour

1-1/2 cups lukewarm milk
1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon honey
2 cups unbleached white flour
1/4 cup spring water
1. To prepare the starter, place the milk in a mixing bowl.
2. Sprinkle the yeast over the milk.

3. Whisk in the honey and 1-1/2 cups of the flour.

4. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature (72 to 76 degrees F.) for 72 hours (3 days).

5. After 72 hours, stir in the 1/4 cup water and whisk in the remaining 1/2 cup flour.

6. Cover again with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 2 hours; the mixture should be bubbly and have a sour, tangy aroma and taste.

7. Remove the amount of starter the recipe calls for and set aside.

8. Transfer the remaining starter to a sterile' glass jar and replenish it by mixing in 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup flour. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.


Try substituting sugar for honey - which should work, but I doubt potatoe flakes can be a substitute for flour, although you should be able to mix flours.

Enjoy!

Answer 2

What does this have to do with sourdough starter?