Is anyone using these containers to start and store a Sourdough Starter? Thank you for your comments!
21266
I only use them for dry goods but I don't see why you can't use them for that. :)
21267
I find them very useful for developing the dough. For the Starter I use something much smaller; like a Peanut Butter or Pickle jar. I imagine if the amount of starter was more than for the use of several people; as in a commercial enterprise this container would work. But, I only make 2 or 3 loaves of bread at a time. Since a sourdough starter takes a longer rise time than commercial yeast, I like to use these containers. Just put them away for a while, sometimes 12 to 24 hours and let mother nature do it's work. Hope that helps.
21268
If you're making large quantities can't see why not as the container has an excellent seal. When we made starter we generally used 1 quart canning jars with caps on in the fridge as we made a small batch. Don't know anything about any reaction to the plastic as stated in a previous reply but I would follow up on that or the venting comment. One thing for sure, hope you have a large fridge as it takes up a large space.
21269
I have been using it for Sourdough Starter for about 5 years. I like having three to have a clean one when needed and to experiment in. Being the same size and weight helps for feeding.John Z
21270
Yes. I bought the containers for that purpose. Keep in mind that there is no vent hole, so you have to leave the lid cracked. Also, the containers are fairly large and in my standard side by side door refrigerator take up almost an entire shelf.
21271
Sourdough Starter is stored in a glass containers only due to a chemical reaction from the starter and the plastic.
1729158
These are great for transporting lettuce and other greens from the market to your house. As far as storing them for time they are just adequate. Most refrigerators try to reduce moisture by pumping out air and since these are open aired, the moisture in greens goes with them. If you're only planning on a day or two they'll be fine, but if you're looking to store them for an extended time (which you really shouldn't since you're buying them fresh) they're not as good as plastic for retaining moisture. I hope this helps and I need to say that I love mine! Would order them again in a minute if I didn't have them!
1207085
I think you would be better off with the 9 tray if you are going to use the quart jars. I make my 24 hour yogurt in either the jelly sized 8 oz jars or pint jars. I do this for portion control as they are already measured out and no one else here eats it but me. I put plastic canning jar tops on them when I put them in to ferment, and am not sure if those would be liquid tight to lie on their sides. I love mine.
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I've never had any problems with sticking. Always grease the pan (I prefer butter, oil works too) before putting the dough in. I've done sourdoughs that were allowed to sit overnight in the fridge to retard the rising, and even then they didn't stick, came right out after baking.
1780769
I plan to try it and I'll be happy if it's a different strain than S.F. starter yeast. I've used S.F. starters twice now and I didn't care for the taste of them that much (though I normally love all sourdough bread).
2200109
No, however, i took mine out of the container and placed them in a small container on their sides, so far no issues!
1122135
I use them for prep bowls, not storage. The green ones hold at least a cup of dry goods each. I use the purple for 1/2 cup ingredients
1900085
I think it would work! There's enough room in there for a quart jar, so I'd take your 1/2 pts - stack them on top of each other and see how that compares to the height of a quart jar. I'd suggest using some sort of "spacer" between the jars - just seems like a good idea. And I would not worry about the temperature - everything in the canner will be the same temp - one it starts to steam and the gauge says you are ready!
849864
No. Sourdough starter is kept alive, or "fed", by adding flour every few days. Sorry
1186726
I have one for bread flour and one for regular flour. I also mark the outside of the container. I also have one for sugar. They keep the pantry very organized.
1198779
I refrigerate my starter and just pull it out for refreshing or warming up before use. Maybe you should try refrigerating it. You will see a dark liquid after a few days, pour it off, it is not harmful. Add your replacement flour and water, stir, let it set out at room temp until you see small bubbles (that't the yeast activity), then put back in the fridge.
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I don't use commercial starter at all. I save about 1/3 cup from each fresh batch and use that amount in the next batch. If I don't make yogurt for a month or so and want to start making it again, I buy a one-serving of vanilla yogurt (like Dannon without high fructose corn syrup) and use that. I have never had a batch of yogurt from either method fail.
140754
Hi, I use these for anything...what I do if I'm not storing produce is merely take out the vent in the bottom, and it works great! Hope this helps!
113890
I don't know--have never used for that purpose. I think they are only containers.
2023986
I have never used a sourdough starter for pancakes, though I have seen recipes for such. My guess would be to try it, what can you lose?
2265343
They are, but the plastic is brittle while cold, and if a container is in the freezer is dropped, it will crack. This was an issue for us while we had a side-by-side refigerator-freezer, and it would be with a top-freezer, but not that our freezer is on the bottom, I am less concerned about our supply of these containers dwindling. Now I am looking to replace the ones that have broken over the years, because these are useful containers, and how else are you going to store so many in such a small space?
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No - You cannot. They come with a 1 cup measuring cup and the lid must be removed to use the contents. I have about 8 of these and use them to store various types of flour. Hope this helps you.