I recently moved back to Montana and Returning to My Roots has presented some unique opportunities for growth. For one, I decided it was time to grow a Sourdough Start for a couple of reasons …
*It’s fun to
try new recipes,
*Shopping is
not as convenient as it once was,
*I hear
sourdough is good for you (this may or may not be fact),
*It just feels
like the right thing to do.
I began by
searching for a sourdough starter recipe on Google. I chose this one. It only
takes three ingredients: yeast, flour, and water. Note: I’m pretty sure my mom
never posted anything online, but the author of this recipe has the same name!
I employed the
services of my seldom used bean pot and a wooden spoon. Metal bowls and
utensils will react in an unappealing manner with sourdough, so avoid them.
I couldn’t
wait to jump right in by baking up these loaves of Sourdough Focaccia.
The mix of sourdough, garlic, and rosemary baking in my oven creates an aroma
that is irresistible! The bread tastes good, too!
Can't you just smell it? |
I also tried
these Buttery Sourdough Buns from King Arthur Flour and served them with
homemade tomato soup. The soup recipe will follow soon. Yum!
Sourdough Huckleberry Pancakes are a special breakfast treat and so easy. No
Huckleberries? No worries. Leave them out or substitute with another berry of
your choice.
If you
decide to dive in to sourdough baking like I have, remember these simple tips:
*Don’t forget
to save some start and feed it each time you bake.
*Use
non-metallic utensils and bowls.
*And lastly,
be courageous and try new things! (Advice from a Running Granny!)
If you have
a favorite Sourdough Recipe, I would live to hear about it in the comments
below.
Running Granny Green encourages women, especially grandmothers, to gain greater fitness by providing tips and inspiration to insure long years of joyful grand-parenting. The cookie recipes are a bonus!
Happy Running!
Carol - aka Running Granny Green