On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:08:36 -0500, Mike Avery
wrote:


Sadly, I have not been able to reliably rehabilitate a starter in that
condition. With lots of feeding, the bacteria that just eat starch take
over again, but it is a very tenuous thing. Skip a few feedings, and
the bad guys are back again. If this describes what is happening to
you, it is easier in the long run to discard the stuff and start (or
buy, or get from a friend, or get from the Friends of Carl, or whatever)
a new starter.

Mike

Hi Mike,

No off smells, so right now I am trying the cool
fermentation idea suggested by Will. I should know in 24
hours or so if I am having any luck with that method.

The good news is that I had recently sent some of the dried
Poilâne starter to a few folks. I checked with them and two
have it in the original envelope and have offered to send it
back to me.

All the best, and thanks for your comments,
--
Kenneth

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