Re: How to dispose of unused starter?

On Thu, 27 Nov 2003 20:00:02 -0500, "LIMEYNO1"
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>Better off to use the toilet, that won't clog.
>Or dry some.
>
>"Shastascrap" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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>> Been following Silverton's starter directions.Each day,I end up with
>> quite a bit of starter that needs to be discarded.I have been pouring
>> it down the drain with hot water.I have been envisioning this muddy
>> starter clinging to the drain pipe interiors and u-joints and
>> eventually causing a clog....has this happened to anyone?
>>
>>  Is just pouring it down the drain a safe way to get rid of all the
>> excess?
>

Howdy,

...or better yet, use reasonable quantities.

One of the problems with the Silverton approach is that she keeps
doubling the amounts. As a result, she soon has oceans of starter.
(Another problem is that she wants us to use grapes to make the
starter. There is good scientific evidence that the yeasts on the
grapes will not live long when fed flour and water. One is better off
eating the grapes...)

There are billions upon billions of the critters we seek in every
teaspoon of starter.

Work in those amounts until you have a starter that is to your liking.
Then, double it a few times to have enough for your bake. Hold back a
teaspoon or two of the active starter, and you will ready for the next
go round.

HTH,

-- 
Kenneth

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