Can I do sourdough in a bread machine?

[jrose_lee]

Hi!
I'm not sure if this would work or not, but I wanted to ask. I know that sourdough isn't supposed to come in contact with metal, but I've seen people use metal baking pans okay so maybe by that point it doesn't matter?
I really want to get a starter going and start doing sourdough. I just don't have a lot of time right now though. I am really liking the idea of a bread machine.
Would it work to put the amount of starter and all the other ingredients in a bread machine to make the bread?

Thanks!
jessica

[425lisamarie]

I don't think the metal is a problem so much as sourdough is not as guaranteed to rise in (X) amount of time.