NW Ferments

Rustic Sourdough Bread (From King Arthur Flour)

Rustic Sourdough Bread (From King Arthur Flour) Ingredients 1 cup “fed” sourdough starter (active and bubbly, any variety is fine) 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 2 teaspoons instant yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour Instructions Combine all of the ingredients, kneading to form a smooth dough. Allow the […]

Bread Machine Sourdough Bread (From King Arthur Flour)

Bread Machine Sourdough Bread (From King Arthur Flour) Ingredients For 1 1/2 lb loaf 2 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 2 1/2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour 2 cups sourdough starter, fed, active, and at room temperature (any variety is fine) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 […]

EXTRA-TANGY SOURDOUGH BREAD (FROM KING ARTHUR FLOUR)

EXTRA-TANGY SOURDOUGH BREAD (FROM KING ARTHUR FLOUR) Ingredients 1 cup “fed” sourdough starter (active and bubbly, any variety is fine) 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 5 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons salt Instructions Combine the starter, water, and 3 cups of the flour. Beat vigorously for 1 minute. Cover, and let rest at […]

San Francisco, Yukon & Camaldoli Sourdough Starter Instructions

San Francisco, Yukon & Camaldoli Sourdough Starter Instructions You Will Need: one quart canning jar or other glass jar coffee filter or paper towel to cover jar, and elastic band to secure cover wooden or plastic spoon white flour of your choice water (room temp – filtered or spring water preferred) 1 packet sourdough starter […]

Fromage Blanc Starter Instructions

Fromage Blanc Starter Instructions You Will Need: stainless steel pot with lid (no aluminum) non-aluminum spoon thermometer butter muslin, tight-weave dish towel, or yogurt bag colander bowl raw or pasteurized milk (avoid ultra-pasteurized or UHT) 1 packet Fromage Blanc starter culture (store remaining packets in freezer for future use) non-iodized salt Directions Slowly heat (on […]

Gluten Free Sourdough Starter Instructions

Gluten Free Sourdough Starter Instructions You Will Need: one quart canning jar or other glass jar coffee filter or paper towel to cover jar, and elastic band to secure cover wooden or plastic spoon gluten free flour of your choice water (room temp – filtered or spring water preferred) 1 packet sourdough starter culture Activating […]

Desem Sourdough Starter Instructions

Desem Sourdough Starter Instructions You Will Need: one quart canning jar or other glass jar coffee filter or paper towel to cover jar, and elastic band to secure cover wooden or plastic spoon whole wheat flour water (room temp – filtered or spring water preferred) 1 packet sourdough starter culture Activating your starter culture: Put […]

Danish Rye Sourdough Starter Instructions

Desem Sourdough Starter Instructions You Will Need: one quart canning jar or other glass jar coffee filter or paper towel to cover jar, and elastic band to secure cover wooden or plastic spoon rye flour (dark or light) water (room temp – filtered or spring water preferred) 1 packet sourdough starter culture Activating your starter […]

Feta Starter Instructions

Feta Starter Instructions You Will Need: stainless steel pot with lid non-aluminum spoon thermometer colander bowl long knife butter muslin, tight-weave dish towel, or yogurt bag large jar for storing cheese cow, goat or sheep milk (avoid ultra-pasteurized or UHT) 1 packet Feta starter culture (store remaining packets in freezer for future use) spring water […]

Creme Fraiche Starter Instructions

Creme Fraiche Starter Instructions You Will Need: stainless steel pot with lid (no aluminum) non-aluminum spoon thermometer 1 quart raw or pasteurized cream or half & half (avoid ultra-pasteurized or UHT) 1 packet Creme Fraiche starter culture (store remaining packets in freezer for future use) Directions Heat 1 quart of cream or half & half […]