November 17, 2019 - 3:52pm
Starter Location Differences
Hello,
I have a starter that is almost a year old. It took me some time to learn how a starter acts in the area I am living in. I know when I move, the starter will change, so I was hoping to see if anyone can share their experiences with starters in areas I may move to:
San Francisco
Denver
Boston
San Diego
Maryland
I know every starter has many variables, and there won't be exactly one type of sourdough in a large area, but any information on starters in these areas would be helpful.
Thank you.
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Hi Owl:
Though i live in Canada and have tried to duplicate the earth moving, famous San Francisco Sourdough Bread recipe. I have had to realize that though I can come close to its unique tangy flavor, I won't ever be able to bring the local thriving gremlins that make the lactobacillus bactera here!
I have a friend that lives in San Francisco and asked him to send me some of his sourdough starter! well, the finished loaf didn't taste anything like my friend's sourdough bread recipe! You will be so fortunate if you end up moving there since its world famous for its sourdough!
As for the other areas you have mentioned, I bet it's the same! Unique to the bacteria that thrives there and to the Bakers that master the art of their recipes for the legendary sourdough bread!.
I would honestly talk to some of the bakers in each area if possible and get their input!
Cheers!
Cindy
Hi Cindy,
Thanks for the feedback. I have read about the bacteria strain in SF. It is rare to find it anywhere else. I am sure that moving there would allow me the chance to make some amazing sourdough!
Unfortunately, I don't know anyone who bakes in the areas I may move to. I have some friends who live in each spot, but they haven't ever kept a starter. Trying to see if they'll ask around, and I've been scouring the internet for info. The search goes on!
Owl
Hi Owl:
I would call a few artisan bakeries in each place and ask them if they wouldn't mind supplying you with some starter! Most are very accommodating and glad to do so, if you ask them with kindness, or even get one of your friends to pick it up for you?
Have a great evening!
Cindy!