Care and Feeding of your Sourdough (Printable Summary)
Questions? Always start out at GRANDPA'S SOURDOUGH COLLECTION INDEX
Thinking about venturing into the world of Sourdough? Read Grandpa’s Sourdough BEGINNERS OVERVIEW as one of your first steps.
It’s started to get too confusing with so many recipes and notes on my web page, so this is the ONLY page that will link to the other pages.
More accurately called Sourdough, the entire process has taken on a nearly cult following. Click here to read what Wiki has to say about Sourdough.
Much of this page is based on (or was taken from) CarlsFriends.NET which offers Carl Griffith’s 1847 Oregon Trail Sourdough Starter. This page is not intended to take away from Carl’s Friends, but rather be a continuing legacy of Carl T Griffith. (Reciprocal information here.)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
About Carl T. Griffith :: Carl is an actual descendent of those who came west on the Oregon Trail. He has inspired hundreds, if not thousands, of bakers to explore sourdough bread. He got me started!!!!
Carls Brochure :: This gives a bit of background information about this starter that has been alive since 1811. (Backup page) :: (Grandpa’s note: check recipes from above link)
About Carl and the 1847 Oregon Trail Starter :: A legacy that spans over 170 years
Musings from Carl :: The inspiration behind Carl’s Friends
BEGINNERS
Print out this page :: This is a VERY brief overview that will be handy to have on hand until you are familiar with the sourdough process.
Obtaining Dried Starter
Getting Starter from Carl T Griffith :: SASE required
Getting Starter from Grandpa :: SASE OR $1 required
Making Your own Starter from Scratch
Basic Sourdough Starter :: This is a very basic recipe to make your own sourdough starter
Susan’s Easy Sourdough Starter :: by Susan Payne
Honey Sourdough Starter :: A recipe from one of our church ladies
Rita’s Sourdough Starter :: From Rita Davenport
Son of Norway Sourdough Starter :: From Fedrelaudet Lodge 23 – Petersburg, Alaska
Maintaining your starter
How to Revive your Sourdough Starter :: Unless you are given a live sponge, you will need to bring it back to life. Click here to get a live sponge.
Regular Care and Feeding of your Starter :: Feed your starter at least every 7-10 days
OK… My Starter is alive – Now what? :: You must feed your starter weekly or it will die
OK… My Starter is alive – Now what? :: Here is a brief printable sheet that all beginner and intermediate sourdough bakers should have handy.
INTERMEDIATE BAKERS
Making your own dried starter :: Grandpa’s way and Carl’s way. You ‘ve learned… now you want to share.
ADVANCED BAKERS
External Links :: There is soooooo much to learn about sourdough. Here are some links that will help you expand your knowledge.
NOTHING BUT RECIPES
Grandpa’s Sourdough Bread :: This is the recipe that I make most of the time.
Sour Dough Cinnamon Rolls :: By our of the Church Ladies at Phoenix First UCC.
Sourdough Braided Wheat Rolls :: Unknown source
Sourdough Parker House Rolls :: by Trysha Mapley – Mapley’s Morsels
Irish Soudough Soda Bread :: Traditional soda bread with the tang of sourdough.
Royal Caribbean Cruise – Sourdough Rolls :: provided through the courtesy of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
Four Sourdough Recipes :: Two Breads, Pizza Dough and Sweet Rolls
Basic Bread :: Basic recipe from a TV show
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