Ray wrote:
> Occasionally I order a new culture from SDI, and I always get a packet of
> dried culture measuring around a third of a cup. The instructions tell me to
> mix all of this with flour and water, in a quart jar.
>
> Wouldn't I get the same result if I just used a teaspoon of dry culture?
>
Not necessarily

Having something left to deal with it later is a completely different
situation than being done with it.

Once you have it going, you can keep a small amount - 1/4 cup zip-loc
container - around in the fridge and refresh it once a month.

Sam