Might get some eye rolls here but Ben Starr has been my steward into the world of baking sourdough bread and his method is fascinating to me. I started a loaf with a completely starved starter and as expected the bulk fermentation has taken a very long time. This dough expanded outward but hadn’t really “risen” for well over 24 hours. I knew to be patient because I could still see bubbles forming so the yeast was definitely feeding. This morning I woke up to a VERY active and risen bag of dough! I am so excited to bake this loaf because the amount of time it’s taken fermentation to occur means this dough is going to be packed with flavor. I am going to give it more time still because I want to see this bag inflated a bit more before I shape and bake.
by alagiglia
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Let us see the results!!
Please post the “after”! I actually enjoy working with the dough, but Ben’s way would be great for me in a pinch. I tried one the other day with mixed results.
You just decided to make the process longer for no reason. More time not always equals more flavor.
I actually don’t even use the fridge anymore since even when fermentation is done right the difference between leaving it longer or not is just that it can overferment.
Don’t worry about eye rolls. I stand by my man Ben star. It’s the PERFECT jumping off point. It a sea of pretentious recipes, Ben star gave me my first successful and tasty sourdough. I’ve since evolved my recipe and method but his videos are what I send to sourdough newcomers. Also like the others, would love to see the rend result!
Seems weird and wasteful to me. One of the things I love about sourdough baking is that it’s zero waste, and plastic free. You’re also starving it of oxygen. I feel like people come up with weird rules and methods just to generate some kind of content, when really the whole point of this ancient tradition is that it’s simple, efficient, and nutritious. A glass jar, a stoneware bowl, and a tin pan is all I need for a lifetime of bread for my family. Everything else is marketing
Yeah totally ignore any eye rolls. Whatever methods work for you are where it’s at. Can’t wait to see the results. Excited for you!
Remindme! 2 days
Ver interesting. Do you cut the bag open to get it out?
Ready to drink up 😊
Just curious, what is the purpose of bagging the starter?
Lets be honest! Sourdough has been an experiment for the past 7000 years! LOL I’m dying to see the results also! Plus my wife and I have always been Ben Star fans since he appeared on Masterchef!
What’s his name?
Ben Star is how I started too! His instructions and reassurances were what gave me enough confidence to try because everything else made it seem more difficult than I could handle. Didn’t know going off of his recipe was at all eye roll worth 😅
Curious to see also
Is there a reusable container suitable for this method? Churning through Ziploc bags seems… unnecessary and wasteful.
Is there an advantage to ziplock over a sealed container?
Sorry if this is off topic. If you have a Costco membership the Kirkland gallon freezer bags are glorious and priced decently for how much you get.
I’m intrigued by the anaerobic fermentation. Good luck with your bread!
Following. Curious of the finished product.
Yeast and aerobic bacteria do require oxygen for respiration, and breathe out CO2 that is poisonous to them, just like us. Is there a reason you have sealed them into an airtight bag?
Amazing!! I hope to see the results
This is exciting. I’m here for it.
Interesting, going to check out ben star. My first successful loaf i made with instructions from Elaine from foodbod sourdough. Very curious to see your loaf.
Yikes, plastic! 😮
!remindme 24 hours
OP you best not disappoint. We need final pics
Bowl with a plastic grocery bag.
I’m a massive fan of his methods, so I’m eager to see it when it’s done!
UpdateMe!
Can you link to vid? Please, thanks.
Totally agree, I love how Ben teaches! I definitely prefer learning from an actual chef/science nerd. I love how he explains the science behind it all, breaks it down and keeps it simple!