Cooked Potato Starter

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Ingredients

To inoculate the starter

  • 4.0 tablespoonCorn Meal
  • 2.0 tablespoonSugar
  • 1.5 teaspoonsalt
  • 1.0 cupMilk

To maintain the starter

  • 3.0 eachPotatoes
  • 1.0 quartwater
  • 3.0 tablespoonSugar
  • 2.0 teaspoonsalt

Instructions

1

Stir all of the To inoculate the starter ingredients in a saucepan and bring to scalding, stirring constantly.

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2

Pour into a small bowl, cover very tightly, and leave in a warm place (about 90F) for 2 - 4 days, stirring daily. When it becomes light and bubbly, it's done.

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3

Cook the potatoes in the water till tender. Reserve water, adding to it if necessary to reach 3 cups.

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4

Rice potatoes, and add water, sugar, and salt.

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5

Allow to cool to < 100F and add the results of the To inoculate the starter

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6

When it becomes bubbly, stir. Allow to stand, covered, overnight.

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7

Place in the refrigerator and allow to cure for 3 days. Always stir before using.

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To Replenish:
Start at step 3 adding the remaining starter instead of the cornmeal solution.

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Recipe Complete!

Enjoy your Cooked Potato Starter!

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