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If more than two or three days are likely to pass before the sourdough is used again it is best to store the starter in the fridge. Ready your sourdough starter for storage.
You can keep your starter in the fridge in between bakes.
Where to store bread starter. I keep my starter in a half-gallon mason jar or half-gallon plastic container. If you plan to bake daily you might like storing your starter on the counter. Seal the jar and then let the sourdough.
How to maintain and store your Bread Starter. If you plan to bake several times a week leave the bread starter out at room temperature. Continue discarding and feeding every 24 hours.
There are variables that affect your yeast starter. Temperature is a big one. Cool temperatures will slow your starter down.
Hot weather will speed up your starter and you may have to feed it more often. Unless you bake every day in which case you would just constantly refresh your starter every day and there is no need for storing it away you need to store your starter at a cool temperature to preserve it. If more than two or three days are likely to pass before the sourdough is used again it is best to store the starter in the fridge.
If your sour was viable when you last used it it should keep there for many weeks and revive. Francethe world is at your fingertips online. Search on Amazon to find a wide variety from rye sourdough starters to Gold Rush starters or browse Etsy to get inspired with idea.
You can even find starters on eBay. If youre toying with the idea of baking sourdough and unsure of where to start take it from someone who was scared. While sure people joke that its a pet the truth is its adaptable to your lifestyle and.
My personal preference is for or near the San Francisco strain. Several years ago I ordered the live starter and have been extremely happy with it. I highly recommend for anyone who loves San Francisco sourdough bread.
I do store my starter in a plastic bread proofing tub I purchased elsewhere. It allows for perfect atmosphere when tightly closed. Large mouth wire bale jars are ideal for storing sourdough starter.
Large opening makes it easy to add flour and water to stir the contents and to remove starter when needed. Clear glass allows for easy quantity check and to check on starter health. Latching the jar with the rubber gasket removed helps.
Protect your starter from airborne contaminants. Ready your sourdough starter for storage. First feed your starter as though you were going to bake with it.
If its been stored in the fridge take it out and feed it with equal parts unbleached all-purpose flour and lukewarm water. Let it rest covered until it becomes very bubbly and healthy looking. You can keep your starter in the fridge in between bakes.
This is especially useful if you dont bake every day. If not kept in the fridge your starter will need feeding each day with new water and flour which can be wasteful if youre not going to bake.