How can you keep sourdough lively?

January 13, 2010

How can you keep sourdough lively?

Written by Shipton Mill

Question

I'm still making sourdough though my mother does not take kindly to long periods in the fridge. It has fermentation and flavour but no volume.

Do you have any suggestions?

Answer

She should recover if you treat her kindly, some times they need a few feeds before they are resuscitated.

Alternatively, when you have a sourdough up and running, put some into the freezer. This will be ready for an instant restart when you need it.

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