This starter has a buttermilk base, and it takes about a week to make. Then the starter is used to make a sponge, which takes one to two days and gives the bread even more flavor. The sponge is then ...

Time's a-wastin' for those planning to make sourdough or Amish sweet dough baked goods for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas. Sourdough starters take about seven days to be ready for the first ...

Recipes that use ”starters” are quite popular. But without the starters, the recipes are useless. The starters usually are passed on from family to family, friend to friend. But there are times when ...

Bernice Gengo called recently to ask about the starter for Amish friendship bread. This starter has a buttermilk base, and it takes about a week to make. Then the starter is used to make a sponge, ...