Sourdough starter? How do you make it?

[AhBee01]

I have used that starter for an Amish friendship bread, where you use a vanilla pudding in the recipe. So is that starter the same for sour dough?
I would love to try to make sour dough rolls.
My DH would be in heaven.
Brenda

 

[WriterofWords]

Miss Prissy said yes it is on the previous page. I think...

 

[MissPrissy]

Yes, you can use it. It makes a sweeter bread.

 

[banter]

The King Arthur Flour Co. site has some great recipes for starters. The ciabatta recipe is the best I've ever used. I often use potato water with the flour to make a starter. The pan de campagne yeast is great. Adds the right "tang" to the bread.

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/RecipeDisplay?RID=R350

 

[sara]

Oh my goodness, my starter took off like crazy last night. I definately have to get a bigger jar. I think it doubled in size.

 

[MissPrissy]

Hahahahaha @ sara! I told you it would climb right out! It is alive and active, good job!

 

[sara]

I was wondering because it didn't do anything, then this morning I came downstairs and it had come alive.

After I stirred it, it was a bit smaller, so hopefully it stays containd until I go to a store closer to the weekend.

 

[MissPrissy]

It should stay low and start to form the hooze line. Stir it daily.

 

[WriterofWords]

Is it supposed to get a really big "head" on it that collapses when you stir it??

 

[MissPrissy]

Yes. It is growing. Feed it every 5 days and use it to make wonderful things. Dough starter is a living food.