Sorry forgot to answer you question on the FAQ...just a little intimidating for a raw beginner, but I really want to do this...I am on a diet that allows sourdough bread and I have not found a bought one with crunchy crust of good texture...
Do you have any book recommendations in addition to your site which is superb , by the way.
Many thanks again.
Mary
"Samartha Deva" wrote in message ...
Hi Mary,

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I have just ordered Carl's starter, so what is your recommendations for activating the starter.
I am totally confused...I have been trying 8 times to get a starter going that begins with milk and yogurt and have gotten it to the bread rising stage, but no rising...

Ok, you sure have endurance. Now, if you would share the recipe, or a
reference to it It could be added to the latest edition of 2000
misleading starter recipes guaranteed to frustrate you.

I don't want to give up, but I honestly don't know where to begin...any help will be appreciated.

You did order the Carl's - that's a possibility to get a good starter.

What is written in the Carl's brochure works, I would stir it more often
than what's written in the 2. paragraph and you sure can leave out the
potatoes and the sugar.

Other than that, if you want to grow your own, the best is full grain
rye, water and some time.

Have a look the

http://samartha.net/SD/MakeStarter01.html

Maybe it inspires you and if you go that route and need assistance, just
post here or send email from the web pages.

The milk, yoghourt, grape, potato and other fashionable ingredients are
for the more advanced sourdough souls working on the 2000 misleading
starter recipe book.

I have been studying the FAQ.

And? Any insights or more confusion ;-)

Good luck,

Samartha


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