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refrigerating the starter
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> > In a message dated 10/06/07 22:50:20, writes: > > >> > I am new to sourdough bread making and have just initiated some >> > starter. My directions say to cover loosely for the first day that it >> > is out at room temperature and then to refrigerate. I have the starter >> > in a mason jar that can be closed tight with the little rubber gasket >> > thingy. When it is ready to be moved to the refridgerator is it ok to >> > close the jar all the way or should I plan to keep a loose cover over >> > the top? > > Do NOT seal the jar! > > There is a possibility that the yeast will continue metabolizing the > nutrients in the sourdough and generate carbon dioxide gas even at > refrigerator temperatures. Greater danger exists when you remove the > starter from the refrigerator WITHOUT releasing the lid and the yeast > increases its production of carbon dioxide gas. That, coupled with the > decreased solubility of the gas at the higher temperature increases > the risk of an explosive decompression of the gas when you finally do > open the lid. > > WHOOSH ----- foam, over a goodly portion of the kitchen! Yeah, sure - the slime is sitting in the glass for a while after opening the lid, waits until you look away and then .... jumps out and spreads itself all over. You are right - those starters are learning new tricks all the time. If you have one of those - probably genetically mutated and gotten smarter - why don't you offer it here to share. for: brenwa@removespam.... 1 - don't panic! (as it is written on this very popular guide book) 2 - very rarely happens, if at all and depends very much on circumstances (starter, flour, hydration, amount, how you open the lid) 3 - if you think chances increase that something significant may happen, have somebody with a camera nearby to take a video, it's a great experience and you can tell other's from experience what actually happened, rather than theoretical mind-****, blog it, tell your grandchildren, show off and all that. Sam |
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