Well, I decided to start a new starter from the organic whole wheat I picked
up. I'm about 12 hours into the process and it seems to be going well. I'm
using Samartha's guide.

-TJC

"Mike Avery" > wrote in message
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> Thomas J. Clark wrote:
>> Hi guys,
>>
>> I bought a packet of Goldrush sourdough starter a few days ago and
>> followed the directions for getting it ready. Got sour smell after 24
>> hours and kept it in the oven with the light on for another 3 days.
> My usual, and best, advice is to ditch Goldrush starter. The kindest
> thing I've heard anyone say about it is, "you can do better."
>
> Send off for some of Carl's 1847 Oregon Trail starter. It works. It
> makes bread that tastes good. It's reliable. It's a great place to
> start, and many people never need to move on from it.
>
> My Goldrush smelled like vomit. I called the company and asked if that
> was to be expected. They assured me the smell was normal. The bread
> didn't smell much better.
>
> Mike
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