Yesterday I posted a 'Challenge' to all you bread makers out there. Why don't we all make a 'Natural Yeast Starter' from scratch? I will begin my starter and post images of the process for you all to follow. Then, over the next few days, I will regularly post images of how my starter is progressing, and any further actions I have to take.
I hope that some of you will participate and post on your progression. If you place a link to your post in the comments below, I can promote them in my future posts. So let us begin......
Weigh out the 50g (1/4cup/2 ozs) of strong bread flour into a small bowl.
Add sufficient cold water to make a thickish 'slurry'. (I added a little too much water but at this stage it really doesn't matter. Don't make it too dry though as it will take much longer to activate. About twice the thickness shown is ideal).
Whisk the cold water into the flour to make a 'slurry' (paste).
Pour into a large clean jam jar.
Put a loose breathable cover on the jar and mark your 'fill to' line.
The process has begun!
As I work on having an active starter that is ready to use at 12 hours. I will post every 12 hours so that you can see the progression of mine. You don't have to do so, just post an image when something significant happens to yours.
I live in Almeria Province, Spain and the temperature is 40 degrees C today. Even though my rented Cortijo has thick walls and is significantly cooler inside, it is still warm. I therefore expect my starter to fly much quicker than others in more temperate climates. We shall see though.
It will be so embarrassing if mine does not work.....I have faith though, and some experience having done this process before, albeit in 'cold, wet and windy North Yorkshire, England!
Interesting Posts
I cannot finish this without promoting several interesting posts I have viewed recently, so here they are below, with my love. Just click on the highlighted blue name and you will be taken straight to the post.
@christking posted a beautifully photographed, step by step image instructions on making this delicious looking soup. I will definitely be trying the recipe.
@foodie.warrior gives us a recipe for lemon grass and ginger tea. I love these refreshing drinks either hot, or cold with plenty of ice. Yum, yum!
@fotoinviaggio has highlighted my absolute favourite pasta dish. You would not believe how something so simple and with so few ingredients, could taste sublime.
@cake-lady-jen gives us a old family favourite cake recipe. I have made a similar one in the past and can highly recommend it to you. An end image would have been good but, hey ho, next time perhaps?
Finally ........
@goldenbrown . This post is completely different. I read this young man's intro post and was very touched by his story. He is going to do a daily diary of his experiences as a Heroin Addict. He writes beautifully and takes excellent photographs, his dog is cute too! Please follow him, he is worth the effort, and a star of the future I think!
Please take part in my Community Project. Place a link to your post in the comments box below if you would like your recipe to be included.
In the meantime keep 'Posting' interesting content, as all I want to do is:
and:
as well as:
As often as I can!