Alaskan sourdough starter?

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Yooper

Discussion Starter · Apr 9, 2006

I have been using Alaskan sourdough starter. It is stored at room temp and is suppose to be fed daily. I usually forget and only feed it every other day. I can tell that it suffers from my lack of attention. My question is, what do I do when on vacation? I really do not want to have to kennel my starter or take it with us

(I am kidding). Is there a way to have it "hibernate" for a week or two? Someone should make an automatic sourdough feeder like they have for fish and cats......

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memory maker

· #2 · Apr 9, 2006

Im not sure, but do you have a friend or family member who can babysit it for you while your gone?

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missi66

· #3 · Apr 10, 2006

Is alaskan sourdough different from regular sourdough? You should be able to keep it in the fridge while you are on vacation. I keep my starter in the fridge and only feed it every other week sometimes.I think they are pretty hardy. It makes the best bread.

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Yooper

Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 11, 2006

I know very little about sourdough but the person who gave it to me said it needs to be at room temp. I am wondering if putting it in the fridge will just make it go dormant until we get back and I can take it back out then? Anyone know?

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Quirky

· #5 · Apr 11, 2006

I think you can stick it in the fridge. It will just go dormant.

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