{"product_id":"sourdough-starter","title":"Chef Brad's Premium Sourdough Starter","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBUY THIS ONCE AND YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SOURDOUGH STARTER.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e**INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CARE FOR IT FOREVER.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDIRECTIONS FOR USE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYOUR NEW SOURDOUGH STARTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"lightbox\" href=\"http:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1747.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1694\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1747.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1694\" src=\"http:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1747-300x225.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1747-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1747-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1747-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1747-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1747-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1747-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1747-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1747-30x23.jpg 30w, https:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1747-250x188.jpg 250w\" alt=\"sourdough bread Chef Brad\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1747-300x225.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnce your Chef Brad sourdough starter gets home to you, you will need to increase its volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd equal parts of water and flour. (up to 4 cups each of flour and water) \u003cbr\u003eAlways be consistent with the types of water and flour used. \u003cbr\u003eI use a bromine free white flour and purified drinking water. Remember this is a white flour sourdough starter. To this starter do not add any other kind of flour when replenishing your starter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMix the flour and water with your starter and allow to sit on the kitchen counter for 8 to 12 hours. (It should bubble.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep the starter loosely covered as it sets out. Once the starter is ready place the lid on secure and place it in your refrigerator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease remember that it is not important to use it all the time. This starter will store well for months and months without use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen ready to use remove from refrigerator and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOften times the starter will separate and often times it looks just like “pond” water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDO NOT THROW AWAY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSimply mix it up and use it. It is still perfectly good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemember, your starter is a living bacteria and will change from time to time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRelax, don’t worry and don’t throw it out unless it is growing green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAny other time just mix well and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTO USE AND REPLENISH STARTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"lightbox\" href=\"http:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1748.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1693\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1748.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1693\" src=\"http:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1748-300x225.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1748-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1748-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1748-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1748-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1748-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1748-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1748-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1748-30x23.jpg 30w, https:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1748-250x188.jpg 250w\" alt=\"sourdough bread Chef Brad\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/chefbrad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_1748-300x225.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is one basic rule which must be followed if the starter is to last. Keep it clean. Do not dip dirty spoons in the starter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis starter will last you forever. If it turns black and ugly it is still great. The only time it is bad is when it turns a brilliant orange or purple. This rarely happens, so don’t worry. The starter can go for months and months without use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo use simply stir and use. Remember to add equal parts water and flour of the amount taken from your starter to keep it going on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI would take a cup, once you get it started, and place that in a container and put it in the freezer. It will stay good there for years. That way if something does go wrong you have a starter ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy standard measurement for a starter is one cup. I put a cup in everything from cornbread to pizza dough. It is great. I love adding a cup to pancake or waffle batters, from biscuits to flatbreads. It adds great texture to all doughs. It is kind of like a natural dough enhancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen used, it’s easy to feed. For every cup you remove, replace with equal portions of flour and water. So if I take out one cup, I replace it with 1\/2 cup flour and 1\/2 cup water. I mix it well and place it back into the refrigerator until I use it again. I always make sure I don’t use the last bit, saving it to keep my starter going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe container it comes in is perfect for storage. It fits well in your refrigerator and seals well. Don’t store it long-term on the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis starter works well for traditional sourdough as well. There is a process called a build that you do to build its strength over a few days to use as your yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is well worth the effort and this starter is powerful. You can find the steps for that on my website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row two-columns\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main-column col-md-8\" role=\"main\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"page-640\" class=\"entry entry-page post-640 cc_product type-cc_product status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry product-category-food-products\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chef Brad America's Grain Guy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41128670855213,"sku":"cb-sourdoughstarter","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1919\/6461\/products\/sourdough-starter-550x413.jpg?v=1663108381","url":"https:\/\/lovechefbrad.com\/products\/sourdough-starter","provider":"chefbrad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}