once per week
remove 1/2 cup. Discard or use or share
add 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup flour
mix well. Cover and refrigerate
tips
feed starter the night before baking
4-5 hours prior to finishing = 2-3 hours prior to placing loaf in oven
in a container, mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup starter
1/8 teaspn yeast
1 1/2 cup flour
mix
add flour
mix
cover with damp cloth
let rise for 1 hour
1 hour prior to placing loaf in oven
mix in more flour
turn out on floured surface
[if adding spices or cheese, mix in here]
knead
place in greased container
cover with damp cloth
let rise
20 minutes prior to placing loaf in oven
grease baking sheet; sprinkle corn meal on surface
place dough on greased sheet, let rest
place glass or metal container full of water in oven
turn on oven to 450F
place loaf in oven
takes ~1 hour to bake golden brown