t is quite simple really, as all it takes is some organic (sugary)
matter to start "going bad" and fermenting.
The simplest dough starters are made from flour and milk or some
other liquid. I think beer is often used because it gets the
fermentation process going quicker, and for the same reason, some
starters use a boiled potato in place of flour.
I would think there are a number of "from scratch" bread starter
recipes in this list's archives for you to try out. And yes, I'd love
to share mine... if it wasn't packed away in storage, together with
the rest of my bread making equipment :-(
Ciao :-)
marina
Marina Tadiello
Perledo, Italy
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