Granny! So glad you’re back! Been trynig to catch up/keep up with the new thread. LOL
Sure you know this, but what to do if you don’t have any yeast? Try capturing some wild! No—seriously!
2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon sugar or honey (optional)
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
Mix the water, flour and optional sweetener together thoroughly in a clean, scalded glass or ceramic bowl. The scalding will ensure that you’re starting “pure.” Cover the bowl with a clean dishcloth. Put it in an area where there’s apt to be the highest concentration of airborne yeast as well as the warmth that is needed to begin fermentation. Outside is good in the summer!
If the surface begins to look dry after a while, give the mixture a stir. It should begin to “work” in the first day or two if it’s going to at all. If it does, your trap has been successful. Stir as needed. When it’s developed a yeasty, sour aroma, put it in a clean jar with a lid and refrigerate it until you’re ready to use it.
I’ve really got to try this! Sounds so easy and inexpensive.
This past Christmas my sister-in-law gave me some “Friendship Bread” starter. I followed the directions but it just didn’t come out right.
Is this the same principle as the Friendship Bread starter?
Yes, your way works and if you get an extra good starter, be sure to feed it and keep it going.
Glad you found the thread.