Sourdough: An Epicurian Adventure

welcome bakers

 

Thanks for stopping by my newly created HOOCH & STASH info & purchasing blog! My intention is to easily provide the hard-copy information included with every order directly on the web using a simple forum (like a blog) to share and submit updates for my customers - both past & potential.

Browse the info provided on my page along with the list of helpful links to help you get a feel for the process. There is no 'one right way' to maintain a sourdough starter so I encourage you to conduct your own research to obtain a well-rounded introduction.

I will be adding more links, recipes, updates, tips, FAQ's, etc. as the need arises. In he meantime, I plan on keeping this page simple. You'll get a basic education in reviving a starter, how it lives, what the stash likes, and what makes it thrive. Beyond that, your talent is your own....but if you have a passion for artisan baking like I do, this starter is a great place to start your journey.  In order to insure I'm selling a high-quality product, I constantly test and bake with a variety of starters to guarantee success. Should you have any issue getting your starter to revive, I of course will happily assist with some tips and replace your flakes if necessary, So not to worry!

Please note: I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL BAKER and will never be! I'm a self-taught baker with confident traditional bread making skills, but while yeast recipes are consistent & easy to execute, I always wanted to try my hand at the good stuff. Thick, crunchy crust bread with chewy, bubbly texture and that signature sour flavor begging for butter & brie.  After a few trials, experiments, lots of luck and even more patience, I nailed it. So unlike my Maw'Maws gumbo or my top secret meatball recipe, I've made my perfect sourdough starter available to any & all who seek to cross one off their culinary bucket list. Order your Dried Flake Starter Kit today and turn flakes...into LOAVES!

For more information re: pricing and ordering, click on the ORDER tab at the top of the home page. Feel free to email me direct at hoochandstash@gmail.com

- Jenn

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beware the exploding stash

 

Need proof that HOOCH & STASH is a super-productive, highly-active starter? This is what happens to a stash container when it's given a good feeding, and the lid is sealed air-tight so that the happy gases can't escape! The left container is the old container which was left cracked and warped after the explosion!

REMEMBER: Always leave a loose lid on your container for a couple days after feeding to avoid a messy explosion! 

Customer Photos

Submitted by customer Dolcetto Cakes

Submitted by customer Dolcetto Cakes

Submitted by customer K. Griffin

Submitted by customer Dolcetto Cakes