non-grain options in sourdough starter
Is there any reason not to try adding dried fruit to a sourdough starter? The reason I'm imagining is that different sorts of yeast live on dried fruit vs on grains. This could turn out to be delicious or terrible. As well I've never seen sugar added to a starter so I'm curious what the dried fruit sugars would do. Is there any info on this?
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It is not uncommon to use pineapple juice, grapes...berries...really all sorts of fruits, as a source of yeast/bacteria for a sourdough starter. Dried fruit, such as apricot is also used. So, there is no reason you can't give it a go.
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Can I feed my sourdough starter with different flours?
Yes, you can feed your sourdough starter different flours. The sourdough starter's organisms are looking for a food source, and that is starch. Starch is in all the grains, so any will do. Our friend Katie from Kitchen Stewardship even feeds her starter with leftover oatmeal.Does sourdough starter have to be whole wheat?
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Is sourdough gluten free? No. Sourdough is a low-gluten bread. It also contains lower levels of fructans, another substance that can cause unpleasant digestive symptoms in some people.Grain-Free Sourdough Starter Recipe Guide
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