September 25, 2019 - 4:47pm
Red Star new yeast
I get the emails from Red Star yeast. The one this week said they have come out with a new yeast.....Red Star Platinum with sourdough "starter" in it. I went to the website and it indicated that there were 2 stores in my town that carried it. I stopped at both of them today..........nada, zip, nope.
My question is..........is it worth my time/money to chase this stuff down? Will it make a "sourdough" bread comparable to a bread where you used "real" starter?
I really wish that one of those stores had it. They did have a "Platinum" yeast, but the labeling said only it contained dough enhancer. I read the ingredients list on the back and there was nothing there that indicated it had any sourdough starter in it.
Thanks for the input.
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Several stores in my area are listed to have it, but a search indicated none actually carry it on the shelf. I placed an order with the store manager at one location to get some and was told it would be several weeks to get it from the warehouse. Huh?
I responded to Red Star's web site offer and requested a free sample, as they advertised. No response.
I'm beginning to think this is all a big hoax for publicity.
I think even if it turns out the best convenience product ever, by the time you get your hands on it you can just build your own starter and have a much better product ;) Takes about 10 days and you have control about ingredients and process.
I have thought about starter, but it seems like you're feeding it every day, throwing a bunch away............and don't you have to use or feed it every day??? Thought if I could get the same effect without worrying that I wouldn't be caring for the stuff like it needs to be, it would be a win-win, for me, at least. :>)
Once you have a strong starter, you can just keep it in the fridge and feed it 1-2 days before you wanna use it. It's a great way to reduce waste.
That used to be what I thought, I only feed my starter once per week and have left one of my starters for up to a month, always in the fridge of course without any problems. The sourdough discard can be used to make a lot of great things, in particular sourdough crispy flatbreads or crackers, pancakes, naan etc.
Benny
Benny mentioned sourdough pancakes, and I’m here to tell you: they are the best! I use the recipe from King Arthur, here:
https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/classic-sourdough-waffles-or-pancakes-recipe
Mmmm-mmm, good!
Looks similar to the raised waffles I make.......just don't have the sourdough starter. I make a sponge that is supposed to sit overnight, They are really good too.