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]]> By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Homehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/simple-sourdough-bread.html/comment-page-1#comment-56268 Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:45:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/simple-sourdough-bread.html#comment-56268 <a href="#comment-56249" rel="nofollow">@Lori</a>, These aren't actually my videos, but the videos of the woman's recipe that I like to use. And I certainly think that you could cut this recipe down by 1/3 to make it work for your family! I think it's only this large for families that go through a lot and want to make it all at once. I actually cut it down by half, because 3 loaves works well for our current family size, and I've never had a problem with it. @Lori, These aren't actually my videos, but the videos of the woman's recipe that I like to use. And I certainly think that you could cut this recipe down by 1/3 to make it work for your family! I think it's only this large for families that go through a lot and want to make it all at once. I actually cut it down by half, because 3 loaves works well for our current family size, and I've never had a problem with it.

]]> By: Lorihttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/simple-sourdough-bread.html/comment-page-1#comment-56249 Lori Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:15:47 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/simple-sourdough-bread.html#comment-56249 thank you so much for your videos. What a blessing you are to others. Would you be so kind to send me your mothers recipe? I've had so many unsuccessful attempts at making Sourdough that I'd like more specific instructions (so I can better troubleshoot things). I am a single parent with only one child so I need to figure out how to cut down your recipe to first just make 2 loaves. Is it as easy as just cutting all ingredients down to 1/3? Hope so. :) I feed the homeless at my local Interfaith so once I am confide t with the 2 loaves I will then try the larger recipe for many. Thanks again and God bless! thank you so much for your videos. What a blessing you are to others. Would you be so kind to send me your mothers recipe? I've had so many unsuccessful attempts at making Sourdough that I'd like more specific instructions (so I can better troubleshoot things).

I am a single parent with only one child so I need to figure out how to cut down your recipe to first just make 2 loaves. Is it as easy as just cutting all ingredients down to 1/3? Hope so. :)

I feed the homeless at my local Interfaith so once I am confide t with the 2 loaves I will then try the larger recipe for many. Thanks again and God bless!

]]> By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Homehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/simple-sourdough-bread.html/comment-page-1#comment-55709 Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:16:18 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/simple-sourdough-bread.html#comment-55709 <a href="#comment-55690" rel="nofollow">@Tricia</a>, Well, it might but if the first starter really didn't take, then it might be better to just start a new one altogether. Have you seen this tutorial? Far more detailed and helpful than mine: http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/category/sourdough-starter @Tricia, Well, it might but if the first starter really didn't take, then it might be better to just start a new one altogether.

Have you seen this tutorial? Far more detailed and helpful than mine:
http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/category/sourdough-starter

]]> By: Triciahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/simple-sourdough-bread.html/comment-page-1#comment-55690 Tricia Fri, 18 Feb 2011 06:37:04 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/simple-sourdough-bread.html#comment-55690 I am pretty disappointed. For the past 7 days I have been attempting to make my starter. Today was the 7th day and I fed my starter this morning and then this afternoon mixed up a half batch according to the directions except I added 1 cup of wheat along with the spelt flour. I put in the buttered pans and it did not rise. I'm thinking I either did one of two things wrong. I either did not knead it enough or somehow did not catch any wild yeast. I am attempting to try the starter again in another bowl and add what is left of the first starter by cupful. Do you think that will work? I am pretty disappointed. For the past 7 days I have been attempting to make my starter. Today was the 7th day and I fed my starter this morning and then this afternoon mixed up a half batch according to the directions except I added 1 cup of wheat along with the spelt flour. I put in the buttered pans and it did not rise. I'm thinking I either did one of two things wrong. I either did not knead it enough or somehow did not catch any wild yeast. I am attempting to try the starter again in another bowl and add what is left of the first starter by cupful. Do you think that will work?

]]> By: Peghttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/simple-sourdough-bread.html/comment-page-1#comment-45883 Peg Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:45:52 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/simple-sourdough-bread.html#comment-45883 Gotta love the simplicity of this bread! I'm definitely going to try it, since my first attempt at sourdough created bricks :( So thanks so much for posting this! Blessings to you and your lovely family, Peg Gotta love the simplicity of this bread! I'm definitely going to try it, since my first attempt at sourdough created bricks :( So thanks so much for posting this!

Blessings to you and your lovely family,
Peg

]]> By: Jolenehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/simple-sourdough-bread.html/comment-page-1#comment-26901 Jolene Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:00:55 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/simple-sourdough-bread.html#comment-26901 Hi there! I'm hoping to try this recipe this week. Finding rye was a challenge for me as I wanted to get the whole berries to grind. I have what I need except the starter so hopefully I can get that going today. How is it going for you? I know two people who have made this and have tried both of theirs. The dough was definitely sour, but it was good. I noticed that Serene mixes in a large metal bowl which contradicts what she said about mixing in metal. I'm not sure that it would make too much of a difference due to the amount of time the batch would actually be touching metal. I plant to try the Bosch plastic mixing bowl though. Take care, Jolene Hi there! I'm hoping to try this recipe this week. Finding rye was a challenge for me as I wanted to get the whole berries to grind. I have what I need except the starter so hopefully I can get that going today. How is it going for you? I know two people who have made this and have tried both of theirs. The dough was definitely sour, but it was good.

I noticed that Serene mixes in a large metal bowl which contradicts what she said about mixing in metal. I'm not sure that it would make too much of a difference due to the amount of time the batch would actually be touching metal. I plant to try the Bosch plastic mixing bowl though.

Take care,
Jolene

]]> By: Annehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/simple-sourdough-bread.html/comment-page-1#comment-21765 Anne Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:06:58 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/simple-sourdough-bread.html#comment-21765 I just started making Serene's bread. The first time I added extra water and it came out aweful. The second time I followed the recipe and it was OK, but wet-ish. The third time (for a half recipe) I used 2 1/4 c. water instead of 3 c. and I think it came out perfect. :) I just started making Serene's bread. The first time I added extra water and it came out aweful.

The second time I followed the recipe and it was OK, but wet-ish.

The third time (for a half recipe) I used 2 1/4 c. water instead of 3 c. and I think it came out perfect. :)

]]> By: Christyhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/simple-sourdough-bread.html/comment-page-1#comment-21764 Christy Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:46:33 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/simple-sourdough-bread.html#comment-21764 Hi there! I've been lurking around for a few months. Love all your tips! I decided to try out Serene's sourdough recipe this past weekend. I actually cut down the recipe 1/6, because there's just the two of us (plus I really didn't want to be stuck with a huge sticky glob of dough if it didn't work out!) I mixed the starter, whole wheat flour, water, and salt, then used my Kitchen Aid mixer to knead with the dough hook. I was going to use my hands, but I guess I'm a bit of a wimp when it comes to messes :) Once the dough was really stretchy, I poured it all into a greased pan and left it out overnight. The next morning, it had raised beautifully, I stuck it in the oven for an hour, and ended up with FLUFFY whole wheat sourdough bread! No white flour, dough enhancers, or sweetener! My husband was so excited that I had finally found the "perfect recipe." Thanks so much! Hi there! I've been lurking around for a few months. Love all your tips! I decided to try out Serene's sourdough recipe this past weekend. I actually cut down the recipe 1/6, because there's just the two of us (plus I really didn't want to be stuck with a huge sticky glob of dough if it didn't work out!) I mixed the starter, whole wheat flour, water, and salt, then used my Kitchen Aid mixer to knead with the dough hook. I was going to use my hands, but I guess I'm a bit of a wimp when it comes to messes :) Once the dough was really stretchy, I poured it all into a greased pan and left it out overnight. The next morning, it had raised beautifully, I stuck it in the oven for an hour, and ended up with FLUFFY whole wheat sourdough bread! No white flour, dough enhancers, or sweetener! My husband was so excited that I had finally found the "perfect recipe." Thanks so much!

]]> By: Susanahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/simple-sourdough-bread.html/comment-page-1#comment-21763 Susana Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:02:29 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/simple-sourdough-bread.html#comment-21763 I am soooo grateful for my sourdough starter and recipe. I had wanted to start making yeast bread but was intimidated by the thought of it. A friend said I should try her sourdough recipe. This is what I do. I feed the starter with water, flour and honey in the morning and set the jar out on the counter. Then at night I put some more water, flour, sugar, salt and oil and a cup of starter with 6 cups flour (4 white and 2 wheat). I stir it in the bowl with a wooden spoon, then leave it over night. In the morning I separate it into two loaves and bake for 30 minutes!!! It is soooo easy!!! So much easier than Seren's method. Check out my blog for pictures. <a href="http://susanshomespunlife.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">http://susanshomespunlife.blogspot.com</a> I am soooo grateful for my sourdough starter and recipe. I had wanted to start making yeast bread but was intimidated by the thought of it. A friend said I should try her sourdough recipe. This is what I do.

I feed the starter with water, flour and honey in the morning and set the jar out on the counter. Then at night I put some more water, flour, sugar, salt and oil and a cup of starter with 6 cups flour (4 white and 2 wheat). I stir it in the bowl with a wooden spoon, then leave it over night. In the morning I separate it into two loaves and bake for 30 minutes!!! It is soooo easy!!! So much easier than Seren's method. Check out my blog for pictures.
http://susanshomespunlife.blogspot.com

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