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@@ -331,20 +331,20 @@ very strong defense mechanisms. In the end your sourdough starter can be
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compared to pickled food. Pickled food has been shown to stay good for a very
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compared to pickled food. Pickled food has been shown to stay good for a very
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long period of time \cite{pickled+foods+expiration}. The acidity of your sourdough starter is quite
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long period of time \cite{pickled+foods+expiration}. The acidity of your sourdough starter is quite
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toxic to other microbes. The yeast and bacteria though have adapted to living
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toxic to other microbes. The yeast and bacteria though have adapted to living
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in the high acid environment. Compare this to your stomache, the acidity
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in the high acid environment. Compare this to your stomach, the acidity
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neutralises many possible pathogens. As long as your starter has sufficient
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neutralizes many possible pathogens. As long as your starter has sufficient
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food available it will outcompete other microbes. When the starter runs out of
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food available it will outcompete other microbes. When the starter runs out of
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food the microbes will start to sporulate. They prepare for a period of no
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food the microbes will start to sporulate. They prepare for a period of no
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food and will then reactivate the moment new food is present. The
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food and will then reactivate the moment new food is present. The
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spores are very resilient and can survive under extreme conditions.
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spores are very resilient and can survive under extreme conditions.
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Scientists have claimed they found 250 million year old spores still active
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Scientists have claimed they found 250 million year old spores still active
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spores \cite{old+spores}. While being spores
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spores \cite{old+spores}. While being spores
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they are howevever more vulnerable to external pathogens such as mold.
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they are however more vulnerable to external pathogens such as mold.
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Everything in nature is at some point decomposed and broken down by other
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Everything in nature is at some point decomposed and broken down by other
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microorganisms. Under ideal conditions though the spores can survive for a
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microorganisms. Under ideal conditions though the spores can survive for a
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long time.
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long time.
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But as long as they stey in the environment of your starter they live
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But as long as they stay in the environment of your starter they live
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in a very protected protected environment. Other fungi and bacteria have a hard time decomposing your left over starter mass.
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in a very protected protected environment. Other fungi and bacteria have a hard time decomposing your left over starter mass.
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I have seen only very few cases where the starter actually died. It is almost impossible
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I have seen only very few cases where the starter actually died. It is almost impossible
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to kill a starter.
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to kill a starter.
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@@ -352,7 +352,7 @@ to kill a starter.
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What happens though is that the balance of yeast and
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What happens though is that the balance of yeast and
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bacteria changes in your starter. The bacteria is more adapt to living
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bacteria changes in your starter. The bacteria is more adapt to living
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in the acidic environment. This is a problem when you make another dough.
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in the acidic environment. This is a problem when you make another dough.
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You want to have the proper balance of fluffness and sour notes.
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You want to have the proper balance of fluffiness and sour notes.
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When a starter has hibernated for a long period
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When a starter has hibernated for a long period
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of time chances are that you do not have a desirable balance of microbes.
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of time chances are that you do not have a desirable balance of microbes.
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Furthermore depending on the time your starter hibernated you might only have
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Furthermore depending on the time your starter hibernated you might only have
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@@ -381,7 +381,9 @@ for a very long period of time. The only thing I see happening is the surface
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drying out in the fridge. So I recommend to drown the starter in a little bit
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drying out in the fridge. So I recommend to drown the starter in a little bit
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of water. This extra layer of water provides a good protection from the top
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of water. This extra layer of water provides a good protection from the top
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part drying out. As mold is aerobic it can not grow efficiently grow under
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part drying out. As mold is aerobic it can not grow efficiently grow under
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water \cite{mold+anaerobic}.
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water \cite{mold+anaerobic}. Before using the starter again simply either stir
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the liquid into the dough or drain it. If you drain the liquid you can use it
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to make a lacto fermented hot sauce for instance.
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The colder it is the longer you preserve a good balance of yeast and
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The colder it is the longer you preserve a good balance of yeast and
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bacteria. Generally the warmer it is the faster the fermentation process is.
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bacteria. Generally the warmer it is the faster the fermentation process is.
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be good for years.
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be good for years.
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Simply take your starter and mix it with flour. Try to crumble the starter as
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Simply take your starter and mix it with flour. Try to crumble the starter as
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much as possible. Add more flour continously until you notice that the is no
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much as possible. Add more flour continuously until you notice that the is no
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moisture left. Place the flour starter at a dry place in your house. Let it
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moisture left. Place the flour starter at a dry place in your house. Let it
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dry even more. If you have a dehumidifier you can use this to speed up the
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dry even more. If you have a dehumidifier you can use this to speed up the
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process. Set it to around 30°C and dry the starter for 12-20 hours. The next
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process. Set it to around 30°C and dry the starter for 12-20 hours. The next
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