"Reg" > wrote in message
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> Michael wrote:
>
>> I have some starter in a plastic container and punched 3 or 4 small
>> holes in the top of the lid.
>>
>> I just made it from storebought yeast a few days ago.
>>
>> I was wondering, if I feed it and stir it EVERY day and use 1/2 or so
>> at least once a week, will it store alright at room temperature?
>>
>> Like I say, I have a tight lid on it with just enough small holes to
>> let the gas out.
>>
>> I know you're "supposed" to store it in the refrig but?
>
> Storing at room temp won't work, unless you feed it
> every day and use most of it up. The higher temp
> makes it grow at a really fast rate.
>
> The only time I've ever done this is when I was
> making a lot of sourdough, on the order of
> 20 loaves a day.
>
> Another good place to ask is rec.food.sourdough
>

If you do, DON'T mention you made it with regular yeast They will
have your socks off )

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