On 2016-02-29, Janet B > wrote:

> On 29 Feb 2016 17:47:37 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>>Is this a valid approach?

> that's fine. Boron and Graham do a lot of sourdough.

That's who I was trying to recall, Boron. Thnx.

> I have one starter that I abuse. For safety I get it foaming really
> good and then spread a large smear out on plastic wrap and let it
> dry. When dry I crunch it up, wrap in a small baggie, put in a
> tightly sealed jar and store it in the freezer. This process makes
> it safe for another year. When I want some again I take a bit of
> the frozen flakes and add to flour and water and in a day or so my
> starter is active again.

Ooh ooh!.... Great idea, Janet. I hate the thought of throwing most
of the starter in the trash or feeding it, daily. You method sounds
like a great solution to that problem. Again, thank you.

nb



Good Luck Janet US