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Sourdough: Day 4 and All's Well!

Today is the last day of just stirring the sourdough starter; tomorrow, according to the recipe, I need to start feeding it. I was going to take a picture when I stirred the starter tonight, but I have to say it looked exactly the same as it did yesterday. At this point I'm just wondering if it's going to change significantly - I want it to be ready so I can actually start baking with it!

That bread I made yesterday is delicious with butter as a dessert; but I'm going to have to try the recipe as printed. Definitely. Or, I could try the cinnamon-raisin loaf. Herself loves cinnamon-raisin bread. Me, I'll be picking out the raisins. But it would be fun to make.

That's all for tonight, I think; I started this post really late and my mind is falling asleep. God speed, and remember: All sorrows are less with bread.
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  1. DanJuly 2, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Looks back to last night's picture it looks like it's doing well. Remember to pitch out half of it before feeding it or you will end up with several jars quickly. :) It's better when it's mature enough to actually bake with it since then you can actually use it instead of throwing it away.

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