"Ophelia" > wrote in message
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> "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 )
>
> O

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