>> Georg (starter) got neglected last semester with some stuff going on and went off after a roommate left some food to get moldy in the fridge :( so the goal this semester is to teach that roommate how to monitor expiration dates and use my starter on a more regular basis.<<
It can be very challenging to keep a fridge with nothing past-due in it. Some folks keep a minifridge for their cultures.
>>I want to try doing a smaller bread loaf next week (we're rehydradating a backup this week). Cause I cannot get through a whole large loaf on my own without freezing it.<<
Well, there are small-loaf pans, or you can try shaping artisan boules.
>>I should definitely explore more flavors eventually. Right now Georg is on a whole wheat diet. I also want to try some inclusions to get more flavors.<<
Re: Thoughts
Date: 2024-01-16 07:19 am (UTC)There are hundreds of recipes to play around with.
https://keeperofthehome.org/using-sourdough-in-wonderful-and-unusual-ways/
>> Georg (starter) got neglected last semester with some stuff going on and went off after a roommate left some food to get moldy in the fridge :( so the goal this semester is to teach that roommate how to monitor expiration dates and use my starter on a more regular basis.<<
It can be very challenging to keep a fridge with nothing past-due in it. Some folks keep a minifridge for their cultures.
>>I want to try doing a smaller bread loaf next week (we're rehydradating a backup this week). Cause I cannot get through a whole large loaf on my own without freezing it.<<
Well, there are small-loaf pans, or you can try shaping artisan boules.
https://www.aheadofthyme.com/small-batch-sourdough-bread/
https://www.pantrymama.com/small-batch-sourdough-bread/
https://figjamandlimecordial.com/2015/04/07/sourdough-mini-loaves-and-melba-toasts/
It also makes great bread bowls:
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/sourdough-bread-bowls/
>>I should definitely explore more flavors eventually. Right now Georg is on a whole wheat diet. I also want to try some inclusions to get more flavors.<<
https://countryroadssourdough.com/21sourdoughaddins/