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Wild Grape Starter

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:49:34 -0700
v112.n024.3
* Exported from MasterCook *

                         (Bread), Wild Grape Starter

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Serving Size  : 0     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Breads

    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1              pound  grapes
    1                cup  bread flour

1.  Stem grapes into a medium mixing bowl. Crush with hands. Cover 
with cheesecloth, and set aside for three days at room temperature.

2.  After three days there should be bubbles in the grape juice, 
indicating fermentation has begun. Strain liquid, and discard skins. 
Return to bowl, and stir in 1 cup whole wheat flour. Set aside for 24 
hours at room temperature.

3.  Measure 1 cup starter, discard any extra, and transfer to a 1 
quart glass or ceramic container with a lid. Stir in 1 scant cup 
bread flour and 1 cup water. The mixture should resemble a thick 
batter; add more water or flour if necessary to achieve this 
consistency. Cover loosely with lid. Let stand at room temperature 
for 24 hours. Repeat the following day. Some activity should be 
noticeable: the mixture should be starting to bubble. Repeat twice 
more. You will need to discard some of the mixture each day.

4.  Starter should be quite active. Begin feeding regularly, every 4 
to 6 hours, doubling the starter each time. For instance, if you have 
1 cup starter, add 1 cup bread flour and 1 cup water. Alternatively, 
store in the refrigerator, and feed weekly.

Use unwashed, organically grown red or purple grapes for this recipe. 
The white powder found on the skins of the grapes is used as homemade 
starter yeast for bread. If you wish, you can switch to plain flour 
on the fifth day. The starter is fully active and ready to use in nine days.

Ready in 9 days

Source:
    "allrecipes.com"
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