Sourdough starter

[beeseejay]

I am making my first batch of sourdough starter. What consistancy should the dough be before adding it to the other ingredients for the loaf I am hoping to make? It looks a bit too liquid to use although I have followed the 'refreshment' quantities per the book. TIA

[EcclesCake]

It does vary but don't be worried if your starter has a batter like consistency.

[beeseejay]

Thanks Eccles. I will crack on with it then.

[EcclesCake]

It is a lot of faff getting started but worth it in the long run. It is such a different style of bread making it takes a little getting used to.

Who's recipe are you following?

[Clanad]

Here in the U.S., we have flapjacks (pancakes) for breakfast often. Assuming ya'll have a type of pancakes wherein one pours the batter on a hot griddle or skillet... that's the consistency you'd want from your starter.

Be sure to feed it regularly and don't keep it in a sealed container. Our starter, by the way is over 25 years old.... works just fine when maintained properly...

[vodkancoke]

Clanad, my sourdough starter has only been going 5 years. I feel very inferior! lol

[Clanad]

Good for you, vodkan... we've numerous relatives, near and far that have a sample of this starter... sort of a world wide self-propelled travelling lactobacillus and yeast...

[shoota]

What do you do with it when you go on holiday?
Do you need a pet passport if you take it with you?