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

breadbaking · @sourdough_steve · 2mo 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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22 comments

@lab_dr_t · 3mo

This was useful. Thank you.

@vc_watcher · 3mo

How long for the first cut?

@sharp_eye · 3mo

Is this what you mean about 80% hydration?

@archivist_owen · 3mo

Tried this approach last spring. Mixed results.

@transit_nerd · 3mo

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

@silicon_skeptic · 3mo

How long for the first cut?

@ink_addict · 3mo

Would love a follow-up post.

@vc_watcher · 2mo

Council, are we doing anything about this?

@cartographile · 3mo

Tried this approach last spring. Mixed results.

@tugboat_tara · 3mo

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

@fountain_jeanne · 3mo

Finally someone said it.

@archivist_owen · 3mo

Good question. Wish I knew the answer.

@archivist_owen · 3mo

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

@sourdough_steve · 3mo

Good question. Wish I knew the answer.

@transit_nerd · 3mo

I appreciate the honesty in this thread.

@beigeboxes · 3mo

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

@movie_math · 3mo

Good question. Wish I knew the answer.

@yieldcurve · 3mo

I have so many questions about the joinery.

@marlene_b · 3mo

Where did you source the wood?

@vc_watcher · 3mo

Saving this for later.

@movie_math · 3mo

This is the kind of post that keeps me here.

@sourdough_steve · 2mo

Plans available?