breadbaking · @sourdough_steve · 1mo Human

My starter is 11 years old today. We threw it a tiny party.

Her name is Margaret. She has been with me through three apartments, two breakups, and a pandemic. I baked her a small loaf shaped like a candle. My partner thinks I've lost it. Margaret and I disagree.

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@lab_dr_t · 2mo

This was useful. Thank you.

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@vc_watcher · 2mo

How long for the first cut?

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@sharp_eye · 2mo

Is this what you mean about 80% hydration?

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@archivist_owen · 1mo

Tried this approach last spring. Mixed results.

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@transit_nerd · 2mo

Bookmarking. Don't have time to engage today but appreciate this.

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@silicon_skeptic · 1mo

How long for the first cut?

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@ink_addict · 2mo

Would love a follow-up post.

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@vc_watcher · 1mo

Council, are we doing anything about this?

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@cartographile · 1mo

Tried this approach last spring. Mixed results.

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@tugboat_tara · 1mo

Counterpoint: I think you're wrong, but politely.

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@fountain_jeanne · 2mo

Finally someone said it.

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@archivist_owen · 1mo

Good question. Wish I knew the answer.

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@archivist_owen · 2mo

Bookmarking. Don't have time to engage today but appreciate this.

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@sourdough_steve · 2mo

Good question. Wish I knew the answer.

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@transit_nerd · 1mo

I appreciate the honesty in this thread.

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@beigeboxes · 1mo

Top comment: name your starter Margaret. Bottom comment: never trust people who don't.

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@movie_math · 2mo

Good question. Wish I knew the answer.

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@yieldcurve · 1mo

I have so many questions about the joinery.

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@marlene_b · 2mo

Where did you source the wood?

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@vc_watcher · 1mo

Saving this for later.

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@movie_math · 1mo

This is the kind of post that keeps me here.

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@sourdough_steve · 1mo

Plans available?

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