Hi Sweet Friends, Today, I'm continuing with my Food Dehydrating 101 Series. In this video, I show how to dehydrate sourdough starter. Let me know if you have any questions! Love, Mary
Great information and insights to share! I've always placed the parchment paper in the oven with just the oven light on. The warmth from the light helps the starter to dry faster with no harm. I've always had two backups of dried starter. One in the freezer and one in the pantry. Even years later both will come back to using strength within days of feeding. The O2 packet is a great idea!
OMG, Mary! I am soooo adding this sealer/food saver to my birthday list! Genius! And THANK YOU -- I had never even thought of having a back up for "Seymour" my sourdough starter!!! But, since we RV a lot and travel a lot, this is IDEAL for me! Thanks a million! xoxo
Will try this. Don’t eat a lot of bread these days and have given away excess starter to everyone who accepts. LOL Also, LOVE the FoodSaver tool. I have the big sealer with a hose and attachments but this would be so handy! Thanks for your tutorial-exceptional as always.
Joy Louise - I understand completely! But I am so glad that you’re spreading the love of sourdough starter! LOL! We need to get people baking with it! So glad you’re here. Love, Mary❤️😘❤️
Hey Shelly - I am so happy that you have one. You will love it - it seals jars like a charm!! Love, Mary (PS - I was sorry to read that you said your late father. Please accept my sympathies. My dad passed two years ago, so I understand. Love you!)
@@MarysNest Thanks Mary, the only reason I got it is because my step mom passed away last Thurs and we are selling the home. Had to clear out some items. ;(
Thank you sweet friend, going over to watch your sourdough starter and give that a try, wish me luck, then dehydrate so I always have it in stock, blessings
Great tip for using it as back up. It's takes a long time for things to air dry here since we have high moisture levels most of the year. In fact, our bathroom circuit has a feature where it turns off the electric in there and it's been off the past few days due to all the rain we've had lately. You can also use a brake bleeder to pull the air out using a similar attachment. I've seen it done on other channels.
Jean Woodall - Hi Jean, oh yes, such a problem when there is a lot of moisture. Yes - a break bleeder...Heidi is terrific at using that!! Love, Mary❤️😘❤️
@@MarysNest Yes, I plan to although we will be on grid since Lee loves to stream tv shows and Daniel and I love to play video games. The power lines there aren't buried like they are here so the power will likely go out more often and stay off longer. I plan to add some other off grid components as well to lower our power bill and be more self sustainable.
@@timehasbegun5828 - Hi Mari, So glad it was helpful. I'm going to do a follow-up video where I show how to reconstitute the dehydrated starter and then bake with. So keep your eyes peeled for it notifications. Love, Mary
Hi Mary, I enjoy your channel. Do you know what would be the shelf life of the dehydrated starter ? Also how would you measure it out to start another batch ? Thanks
Hi Leigh! I'm so glad you like my videos!! That's wonderful!! I'm so happy you're here!! The shelf life of dehydrated sourdough starter...hmmmm....that is a great question!! According to the King Arthur Flour Company...no one really knows!! They said that some people have been able to revive a dehydrated starter that was 10 years old!! WOW!! Can you imagine??? And as how to revive it once you've dehydrated it...here are the steps...According to the King Arthur Flour Company - and it is what I do... Depending on the size of your dehydrated sourdough starter chips, you will need between 1/4 and 1/3 cup. Place the dried starter chips in a large (at least 1-pint) container. Add 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of lukewarm water. The water should barely cover the chips; tamp them down, if necessary. Stir the chips/water occasionally; it’ll take 3 hours or so, with infrequent attention, to dissolve the chips. Once the mixture is fairly smooth/liquidy, with perhaps just a couple of small undissolved chips, feed it with 1 ounce (about 1/4 cup) of unbleached all-purpose flour. Cover it lightly, and place it somewhere warm. Let the starter work for 24 hours. At the end of that time, you should see some bubbles starting to form. Remember, this is at about 85°F (in a turned off oven); if your temperature is lower, this will take longer. Once you do this process once - in your kitchen, in your climate, accounting for your weather - you’ll have a better idea. WITHOUT DISCARDING ANY OF THE STARTER, feed it with 1 ounce of lukewarm water, and 1 ounce of flour. Cover, and put back in its warm spot. After a certain amount of hours (depends on your kitchen), you should see some serious bubbling - it can sometimes take up to eight hours to become nice and bubbly. Feed the starter again - 1 ounce of lukewarm water, 1 ounce of flour - cover, and wait. Again, you’re not discarding any at this point. Your starter is ready to return to its former life - and its regular schedule. DISCARD all but 4 ounces (about 1/2 cup). Feed it again, this time with 4 ounces each lukewarm water and flour. (That’s 1/2 cup of water, and 1 cup of flour) This time, it should really expand quickly. In an 85°F oven, it will take just 4 hours for it to triple in size. Your starter is now revived and healthy. To ready the starter for baking (while saving enough for another day), feed it again. Discard all but 4 ounces; and feed the remainder with 4 ounces each lukewarm water and flour. Let it become bubbly - and now you’re ready to bake with it! Hope this helps!! Please let me know if you have any other questions! I am so happy to help!! Love, Mary
Hi Leigh, I wanted to follow-up with you to let you know that in addition to using a 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup of the dehydrated sourdough "chips" you can also pulverize your dried sourdough chips in a blender and then store them as a powder. Then you can take about a teaspoon of the powder and start the rehydration process that way. I am going to be making a follow-up video about this, so keep your eyes peeled for it! Love, Mary
I love your videos Mary! I want to dehydrate some of my starter and send some in the mail to a friend. How much dehydrated starter will she need to rehydrate? And how long does it usually take to be able to use it after feeding? Does it need to be fed for a day or a week to become active again?
Hi what if I don't have one of those packets or devices? What will happen if I store it in a zip lock back or a mason jar without one? Can the dehydrated starter be frozen instead?
I am new to your Chanel , i made your recipe of sourdough starter I couldn’t believe my self, I followed other Chanel’s but never succeeded like yours . My question do I have to wait couple days more on my old starter before I dehydrated it. Thanks
I don't make sourdough bread starter cause I don't make bread enough, but this is fantastic idea solves my problem. But I need instructions on how to do the bread from dehydrated form bacj to be able to start the starter again.
Hi Kathleen, Thank you so much for visiting and for the kind words! And thank you for sharing my channel!! BTW - Do you enjoy making other traditional foods in addition to sourdough? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods who may not be able to afford the online programs that have a cost associated with them. Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love, Mary PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
Mary's Nest oh my new friend-I’m a true foodie homesteader! Garden, canning, freezing, dehydrating,cooking, sewing, creating, quilting, cooking and eating of course! Frugal with a flair in our cabin!
Oh what a great idea! Also how do you keep that cookie sheet/baking pan looking so new? Mine look like they have been in a war and I would like to keep them looking good.
Definitely. It shouldn’t take very long at all in a dehydrator. Do you enjoy making other traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods. And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists: ➡️How to Make Bone Broth: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html ➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html ➡️The Complete NO KNEAD BREAD Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ZnA45FadK99NvKZLKh-6N.html ➡️How to Make Bread with or without Yeast Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U344nspo8zPj3O3LfyNVHZS.html ➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html ➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc.html where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar (see more info about this below), 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 10 Seasoning Blends including Ranch Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, Breadcrumbs, Croutons, and more! And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L.html which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U.html And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS.html ➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes. ➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK.html ➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html ➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: ua-cam.com/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/v-deo.html Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
If I wanted to make a thicker (2 inches thick and 10 inches long) thick and crunchier sourdough in my dehydrator, at what temp should I set it on and about how long should I cook it?
Thank you for the kind words! As to making bread in a dehydrator...I have never tried that so I am not sure. I would experiment - don't be afraid. It's all about trial and error. Keep me posted. Love, Mary
This time of year I get weary messing with so much sourdough so I reviewed this before dehydrating this year. Still just as helpful as I remembered. Thank you so much. This year I tried some in my dehydrator also (at 95 degrees). Will see if it rehydrates as well and as quickly as air-drying. Small freezer full of bread, waffles, and biscuits, so I will give the sourdough discard a rest-still a small batch in refrigerator tho. Love your vids. Edited to add maybe you can give ideas on using discard, of if you already have a video on it, please point me there. Thanks again.
I would dehydrate it’s after feeding it. Do you enjoy making other traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods. And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists: ➡️How to Make Bone Broth: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html ➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html ➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html ➡️The Complete NO KNEAD BREAD Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ZnA45FadK99NvKZLKh-6N.html ➡️How to Make Bread with or without Yeast Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U344nspo8zPj3O3LfyNVHZS.html ➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html ➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc.html where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar (see more info about this below), 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 10 Seasoning Blends including Ranch Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, Breadcrumbs, Croutons, and more! And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L.html which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U.html And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS.html ➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes. ➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK.html ➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html ➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: ua-cam.com/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/v-deo.html Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
Mary's Nest thank you so much for replying. I have been following your channel for quite some time. Love it and yes will watch whatever I have missed ❤️
Once dehydrated, I plan to grind this to a powder like we buy in stores. Can it be used the same way as store bought? IE... 2 tsp in a little sugar water wait for activity then use in recipes? Please advise. Thank you in advance. 🥰
I had no idea I could dehydrate my starter. I have mine in the freezer. Can you dehydrate starters that have been fed sugar? I did amish bread starter. Thanks again
I watch a lot of your video's and love your channel. Was watching the one about drying starter dough. Used your method today. Just a note for you, Oxygen absorbers, absorb oxygen, not moisture. You need desiccant packs to absorb moisture. Foods should not be used with oxygen absorbers: O2 absorbers should never be used to preserve products that contain more than 10 percent moisture, as this type of packaging may increase the risk of botulism poisoning. Products with a high oil content (like nuts, seeds, and whole grains), Brown rice and jerky and most dried fruit should not use oxygen absorbers. Just FYI
Since mine got a little spot of mold before I thought I would dehydrate it in the oven at 150 then I thought I may have killed the yeast. 🤷🏻♀️ Do you know?
Is this sourdough starter the same as regular yeast? I’m trying to figure out how to make, dehydrate, and grind to powder, yeast like we buy in stores. Is this even possible?
I started for my sourdough starter with organic wheat flour and water, as rye flour is not available here. Its 7th day and it is not rising, inspite of following all the steps. But just few tiny bubbles I can see. Should I wait and keep feeding? Please guide maam!
You are doing a great job. It can sometimes take at least 10 days to get going. The fact that you are seeing bubbles is a good sign. Start feeding your starter every 8 hours. Keep me posted. ❤️🤗❤️
@@MarysNest You made me keep patience for long, and yuppieee this baby has doubled today. And I was just feeding it in a 12hrs gap. So thank you so much !! You are awesome human 🥰 and now with all your permission and blessings can I start baking with it? And keep the remaining in refrigerator?
@@MarysNest Hello, please let me know how to bake bread in cooker or OTG, because that's what I have. Dutch oven not available here. My starter is ready to be baked. Hope to see you soon 🙂
@@MarysNest An OTG or an oven-toaster-griller is an electric oven that comes with heating rods. OTG converts electric energy into heat to create a high temperature at which the food bakes. It adds direct heat to food to cook it. I believe an OTG bakes better than a convection microwave but, at the same time, it cannot be used to heat/defreeze food. And that not a microwave oven!
Hi Sweet Friends, Today, I'm continuing with my Food Dehydrating 101 Series. In this video, I show how to dehydrate sourdough starter. Let me know if you have any questions! Love, Mary
i guess I am kinda randomly asking but do anyone know a good website to stream new series online ?
Hi Mary how come my dehydrated sourdough got mold on it?? Thanks.
@@beachbabefrau82 mine did the same thing. I just broke it off along with the pieces around it. 🤷🏻♀️
Hello. Can I ask what type of of starter did u use? Did you immediately use the starter after making it or you waited 24hours?
@Mary's Nest How long will it be good dehydrated and sealed, on a shelf? Will a dehydrater be to Hot and kill the yeast?
Great information and insights to share! I've always placed the parchment paper in the oven with just the oven light on. The warmth from the light helps the starter to dry faster with no harm. I've always had two backups of dried starter. One in the freezer and one in the pantry. Even years later both will come back to using strength within days of feeding. The O2 packet is a great idea!
Do you have to dry the starter when its at its peak or can you do this with discard?? How do you know how much water to add to rehydrate it?
My mind is blown! How cool is this? I’ll be dehydrating some of my starter today!
Hi Dawne, Wonderful! So happy you like this idea! Love, Mary
What a wonderful back up idea! I’ll be sure to make a backup batch when I attempt sourdough starter again! Thanks much Mary for sharing, as always!
So glad you found this helpful! Love, Mary
10 out of 10 Mary
OMG, Mary! I am soooo adding this sealer/food saver to my birthday list! Genius! And THANK YOU -- I had never even thought of having a back up for "Seymour" my sourdough starter!!! But, since we RV a lot and travel a lot, this is IDEAL for me! Thanks a million! xoxo
Hi Tara, Yes, this is such a great thing to keep on hand!! You will be so happy you have it!! And that gadget is so helpful!! Love, Mary
Will try this. Don’t eat a lot of bread these days and have given away excess starter to everyone who accepts. LOL Also, LOVE the FoodSaver tool. I have the big sealer with a hose and attachments but this would be so handy! Thanks for your tutorial-exceptional as always.
Joy Louise - I understand completely! But I am so glad that you’re spreading the love of sourdough starter! LOL! We need to get people baking with it! So glad you’re here. Love, Mary❤️😘❤️
Just acquired one of these from my late father. Didn't realize it worked with sealing jars! This is awesome~
Hey Shelly - I am so happy that you have one. You will love it - it seals jars like a charm!! Love, Mary (PS - I was sorry to read that you said your late father. Please accept my sympathies. My dad passed two years ago, so I understand. Love you!)
@@MarysNest Thanks Mary, the only reason I got it is because my step mom passed away last Thurs and we are selling the home. Had to clear out some items. ;(
Shelly Rees - I understand completely. We’ve gone through that a number of times. :-(
Such great and thorough information Mary. Great video!
HAPPY STUFF AND FLUFF - Thank you SO much!! ❤️😘❤️
Hi Mary, how do you rehydrate it? Thx
Thank you sweet friend, going over to watch your sourdough starter and give that a try, wish me luck, then dehydrate so I always have it in stock, blessings
That's great!! Let me know how it turns out!! Love, Mary
Cool. That's amazing. Thanks Mary.
So happy that you liked it!! Love, Mary
Thank you Mary
Mississippi Mimi ❤️😘❤️
Does it work better wirh a more liquid consistency? Also, should you cover it? Thank you for the great videos!
It’s really good to have a backup (dry starter) cause you’ll always have dry starter to use and it last for years
Great tip for using it as back up. It's takes a long time for things to air dry here since we have high moisture levels most of the year. In fact, our bathroom circuit has a feature where it turns off the electric in there and it's been off the past few days due to all the rain we've had lately. You can also use a brake bleeder to pull the air out using a similar attachment. I've seen it done on other channels.
Jean Woodall - Hi Jean, oh yes, such a problem when there is a lot of moisture. Yes - a break bleeder...Heidi is terrific at using that!! Love, Mary❤️😘❤️
@@MarysNest I've seen other channels besides hers that use them for that.
Jean Woodall - That’s wonderful. I think it’s great to be prepared with options like that if there is no electricity. Love, Mary❤️😘❤️
Hi Jean, Eventually when you move to your country house, are you going to use a break bleeder to seal your jars? Love, Mary
@@MarysNest Yes, I plan to although we will be on grid since Lee loves to stream tv shows and Daniel and I love to play video games. The power lines there aren't buried like they are here so the power will likely go out more often and stay off longer. I plan to add some other off grid components as well to lower our power bill and be more self sustainable.
Hello May,
Have you been trying to do it as power to save space?
Informative
Anjum bukhari - Thanks!! 😀😀😀
Is it best to use fed starter?
Hi Mary here for my lesson 😇
Hi Mari! You are so cute!! Love, Mary
Impressive video. I followed this with the whole graine rye bread video. :-)
Jumpoff A - Thanks SO much!! Love, Mary❤️😘❤️
Could you also use a vacuum sealer and plastic bags?
Good
You just sold me on the hand held food saver.
Can you please tell me where to buy the hand held vac sealer with hose and wide and reg mouth adapters you used in this video. I can’t find it
Thank you 😇
Hope it was helpful!!
@@MarysNest absolutely is
@@timehasbegun5828 - Hi Mari, So glad it was helpful. I'm going to do a follow-up video where I show how to reconstitute the dehydrated starter and then bake with. So keep your eyes peeled for it notifications. Love, Mary
Mary's Nest I can’t wait to see that ... yes yes . God bless you
Can you explain the rehydrating process of doing this
Hi Mary, I enjoy your channel. Do you know what would be the shelf life of the dehydrated starter ? Also how would you measure it out to start another batch ? Thanks
Hi Leigh! I'm so glad you like my videos!! That's wonderful!! I'm so happy you're here!! The shelf life of dehydrated sourdough starter...hmmmm....that is a great question!! According to the King Arthur Flour Company...no one really knows!! They said that some people have been able to revive a dehydrated starter that was 10 years old!! WOW!! Can you imagine??? And as how to revive it once you've dehydrated it...here are the steps...According to the King Arthur Flour Company - and it is what I do...
Depending on the size of your dehydrated sourdough starter chips, you will need between 1/4 and 1/3 cup.
Place the dried starter chips in a large (at least 1-pint) container. Add 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of lukewarm water. The water should barely cover the chips; tamp them down, if necessary.
Stir the chips/water occasionally; it’ll take 3 hours or so, with infrequent attention, to dissolve the chips.
Once the mixture is fairly smooth/liquidy, with perhaps just a couple of small undissolved chips, feed it with 1 ounce (about 1/4 cup) of unbleached all-purpose flour. Cover it lightly, and place it somewhere warm. Let the starter work for 24 hours. At the end of that time, you should see some bubbles starting to form. Remember, this is at about 85°F (in a turned off oven); if your temperature is lower, this will take longer. Once you do this process once - in your kitchen, in your climate, accounting for your weather - you’ll have a better idea.
WITHOUT DISCARDING ANY OF THE STARTER, feed it with 1 ounce of lukewarm water, and 1 ounce of flour. Cover, and put back in its warm spot. After a certain amount of hours (depends on your kitchen), you should see some serious bubbling - it can sometimes take up to eight hours to become nice and bubbly.
Feed the starter again - 1 ounce of lukewarm water, 1 ounce of flour - cover, and wait. Again, you’re not discarding any at this point. Your starter is ready to return to its former life - and its regular schedule.
DISCARD all but 4 ounces (about 1/2 cup). Feed it again, this time with 4 ounces each lukewarm water and flour. (That’s 1/2 cup of water, and 1 cup of flour)
This time, it should really expand quickly. In an 85°F oven, it will take just 4 hours for it to triple in size. Your starter is now revived and healthy.
To ready the starter for baking (while saving enough for another day), feed it again. Discard all but 4 ounces; and feed the remainder with 4 ounces each lukewarm water and flour. Let it become bubbly - and now you’re ready to bake with it!
Hope this helps!! Please let me know if you have any other questions! I am so happy to help!! Love, Mary
Mary's Nest Excellent info on how to rehydrate. Thanks for doing the research and sharing.
Joy Louise - My pleasure!!❤️😘
Hi Leigh, I wanted to follow-up with you to let you know that in addition to using a 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup of the dehydrated sourdough "chips" you can also pulverize your dried sourdough chips in a blender and then store them as a powder. Then you can take about a teaspoon of the powder and start the rehydration process that way. I am going to be making a follow-up video about this, so keep your eyes peeled for it! Love, Mary
I love your videos Mary! I want to dehydrate some of my starter and send some in the mail to a friend. How much dehydrated starter will she need to rehydrate? And how long does it usually take to be able to use it after feeding? Does it need to be fed for a day or a week to become active again?
If in chunks give a few big chunks (about 2T to 1/4 cup) of dehydrated starter. Once rehydrated it can be used in 5 days sometimes sooner!
@@lovealwaysjasmine thanks!
Hi what if I don't have one of those packets or devices? What will happen if I store it in a zip lock back or a mason jar without one? Can the dehydrated starter be frozen instead?
I would like to know this answer as well because I do NOT have those little packets either
Mary, do you have the measurements of the dry starter to flour and water?
I am new to your Chanel , i made your recipe of sourdough starter I couldn’t believe my self, I followed other Chanel’s but never succeeded like yours . My question do I have to wait couple days more on my old starter before I dehydrated it. Thanks
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fay sulieman I am so happy to hear this!! 🤗 Yes, I would give it a few more feeds before dehydrating it. Good luck!! Keep me posted!! ❤️😘❤️
Mary's Nest thank you for taking my question , will do for sure . Thank you again
I don't make sourdough bread starter cause I don't make bread enough, but this is fantastic idea solves my problem. But I need instructions on how to do the bread from dehydrated form bacj to be able to start the starter again.
I’m new to making sour dough and love dehydrating foods. How many feedings do you give the starter before you can use it as well as dehydrate it?
Hello. Can I ask what type of of starter did u use? Did you immediately use the starter after making it or you waited 24hours?
New to your channel. Recommend by a friend. Loving it also💜
Hi Kathleen, Thank you so much for visiting and for the kind words! And thank you for sharing my channel!! BTW - Do you enjoy making other traditional foods in addition to sourdough? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods who may not be able to afford the online programs that have a cost associated with them.
Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love, Mary PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
Mary's Nest oh my new friend-I’m a true foodie homesteader! Garden, canning, freezing, dehydrating,cooking, sewing, creating, quilting, cooking and eating of course! Frugal with a flair in our cabin!
Very cool 🥰🥰🥰
Oh what a great idea! Also how do you keep that cookie sheet/baking pan looking so new? Mine look like they have been in a war and I would like to keep them looking good.
I have to confess that I scrub them with Brillo pads!! But I saw Martha Stewart doing it...so I guess it's OK to do! LOL!! Love, Mary
Did you give the Brillo pads a try on your cookie sheets/baking pans? Was wondering how they turned out. Love, Mary
@@MarysNest Yes and it really cleaned them up. Thank you SO much for that clue!
Mouse Toes - Fantastic!! I’m so happy it helped!! Love, Mary❤️😘❤️
Hello Mary,
Can I use a dehydrator to dehydrate my starter?
Definitely. It shouldn’t take very long at all in a dehydrator. Do you enjoy making other traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods.
And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists:
➡️How to Make Bone Broth: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html
➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html
➡️The Complete NO KNEAD BREAD Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ZnA45FadK99NvKZLKh-6N.html
➡️How to Make Bread with or without Yeast Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U344nspo8zPj3O3LfyNVHZS.html
➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html
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And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L.html which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U.html And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS.html
➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes.
➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK.html
➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html
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Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary
PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
How long does it last in the pantry?
If I wanted to make a thicker (2 inches thick and 10 inches long) thick and crunchier sourdough in my dehydrator, at what temp should I set it on and about how long should I cook it?
Thank you for the kind words! As to making bread in a dehydrator...I have never tried that so I am not sure. I would experiment - don't be afraid. It's all about trial and error. Keep me posted. Love, Mary
This time of year I get weary messing with so much sourdough so I reviewed this before dehydrating this year. Still just as helpful as I remembered. Thank you so much. This year I tried some in my dehydrator also (at 95 degrees). Will see if it rehydrates as well and as quickly as air-drying. Small freezer full of bread, waffles, and biscuits, so I will give the sourdough discard a rest-still a small batch in refrigerator tho. Love your vids. Edited to add maybe you can give ideas on using discard, of if you already have a video on it, please point me there. Thanks again.
One of my favorite uses for discard is crackers.
That is genius. One question though: When is the best time to dehydrate it? After or before feeding?
I would dehydrate it’s after feeding it. Do you enjoy making other traditional foods? If so, I have a playlist of some of my videos titled "Mastering the Basics of Traditional Nutrient Dense Foods Cooking". It's a series of 15 detailed videos that covers How to Make Bone Broth, Cultured Dairy, Ferments, Sourdough Starter (my foolproof stater), Sourdough Bread, Soaked and Sprouted Nuts and Beans, and How to Soak and Sprout Grains to Make your own Sprouted Flour at Home. You can watch it here: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y.html And please share the playlist with any other folks you think might be interested in learning about these types of things. I’m passionate about the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon (of the Weston A Price Foundation) and want to help as many people as I can learn how to make Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods.
And for more details on some of these subjects mentioned above…(and more), be sure to check out these detailed playlists:
➡️How to Make Bone Broth: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Vegetables: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2EhVspEV5d4Xs2s4pcbHbr.html
➡️How to Make Fermented Condiments: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0hCKYoMMBeVD-9bA6TckEj.html
➡️The Complete Guide to Sourdough: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3NKN0GHvGCpiWNxcTefLof.html
➡️The Complete NO KNEAD BREAD Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ZnA45FadK99NvKZLKh-6N.html
➡️How to Make Bread with or without Yeast Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U344nspo8zPj3O3LfyNVHZS.html
➡️And if you are interested in learning about how to make various types of Homemade Dairy including Cultured Butter, Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, and more, be sure check out this playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2R7u0Ri26HwdLMjUa4iJJX.html
➡️Also...If you enjoy making homemade pantry type items, you might enjoy my playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc.html where I show how to make Apple Cider Vinegar (see more info about this below), 10 Flavored Extracts including Vanilla Extract, 10 Seasoning Blends including Ranch Dressing Mix and Onion Soup Mix, 1- Minute Homemade Mayonnaise, Homemade Bouillon - and how to dehydrate it, Natural Food Colorings, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk, Preserved Citrus, Breadcrumbs, Croutons, and more!
And if you like the idea of making your own Apple Cider Vinegar as mentioned above…Be sure to check out the Apple Cider Vinegar Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L.html which a 3-part series where I walk you through the entire 30-day process. And if you like making vinegar, I also have a Homemade Citrus Vinegar Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3apQRTzhfQBkR_x0rb514U.html And I have one more vinegar video where I show how to make vinegar from Strawberry Scraps. You can watch it here: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2M3dRA483q5KJ7JkJfn3fS.html
➡️And…Have you seen my playlist for making immune boosting foods and natural remedies including a Super Mineral Detox Broth? You can look through the playlist here: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U0p9nRAWldbyqYSbgwzARGd.html You may like some of these recipes.
➡️And if you are interested in how to make probiotic rich fermented drinks, here is my playlist of some fun drinks including How to Make Homemade Sodas, Mocktails, Drinking Vinegar, Homemade Energy Drinks, Switchel, Shrubs, and More: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U2w2-CiBrkNnZj_IIlqZc9h.html You may enjoy these videos. And if you are interested in learning how to make Kombucha and/or Water Kefir, I have a playlist which includes a Beginners Guide to Kombucha Making along with a video on making water kefir for beginners…which you can watch here: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3YysV0OYOMsxsJuf_sxPTK.html
➡️And in the Modern Pioneering spirit…If you enjoy canning, or are interested in learning about canning, I have a playlist of my canning videos here which include step-by-step tutorials: ua-cam.com/play/PLkRuW3pBo2U3HJRCmwVAvBNS90WjifR1U.html
➡️Oh…And here is my 2020 Channel Update for everything I have planned for this year: ua-cam.com/video/qjOJh8Cb_-k/v-deo.html
Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m so happy to help! And also, let me know what other types of traditional food videos you would like to see me make. I’m SO glad you’re here!! Love and God Bless, Mary
PS - Are you in our FB group? It’s called Mary’s Nest Modern Pioneers. The direct link can be found in the description under this video. Come join us! We have a lot of fun chatting about Traditional “Nutrient Dense Foods and it’s a great place to get questions answered.
Mary's Nest thank you so much for replying. I have been following your channel for quite some time. Love it and yes will watch whatever I have missed ❤️
Once dehydrated, I plan to grind this to a powder like we buy in stores. Can it be used the same way as store bought? IE... 2 tsp in a little sugar water wait for activity then use in recipes? Please advise. Thank you in advance. 🥰
I had no idea I could dehydrate my starter. I have mine in the freezer. Can you dehydrate starters that have been fed sugar? I did amish bread starter. Thanks again
That's a great question. I'm not sure about those Amish starters. They are different than sourdough. You could experiment. Love, Mary
How do I rehydrate sourdough starter that has been dehydrated?
Are you dehydrating the starter at peak? Or freshly fed starter? Does it matter?
Can we put it in a zip lock plastic bag or in a air tight glass bottle? Please help!
Definitely 🤗
@@MarysNest thank you so much
How much earlier does it need to be fed for this?
I watch a lot of your video's and love your channel. Was watching the one about drying starter dough. Used your method today. Just a note for you, Oxygen absorbers, absorb oxygen, not moisture. You need desiccant packs to absorb moisture. Foods should not be used with oxygen absorbers:
O2 absorbers should never be used to preserve products that contain more than 10 percent moisture, as this type of packaging may increase the risk of botulism poisoning. Products with a high oil content (like nuts, seeds, and whole grains), Brown rice and jerky and most dried fruit should not use oxygen absorbers. Just FYI
Is the sourdough starter straight from the fridge or has to be fed and rise then dehydrate?
Have to assume that it is fed and risen then dehydrated since she mentioned that it’s bubbly.
Since mine got a little spot of mold before I thought I would dehydrate it in the oven at 150 then I thought I may have killed the yeast. 🤷🏻♀️ Do you know?
How long does dehydrated food last?
Could you please explain how much water to how much dehydrated sourdough starter?
Also can I dehydrate in my oven? It has a dehydrate option.
Definitely :-)
And then how would you re-hydrate this?
Is this sourdough starter the same as regular yeast? I’m trying to figure out how to make, dehydrate, and grind to powder, yeast like we buy in stores. Is this even possible?
How do you know how much you need to make a loaf of sour dough bread?
Hi Mary, how come my dehydrated sourdough got mold :(
I started for my sourdough starter with organic wheat flour and water, as rye flour is not available here. Its 7th day and it is not rising, inspite of following all the steps. But just few tiny bubbles I can see. Should I wait and keep feeding? Please guide maam!
You are doing a great job. It can sometimes take at least 10 days to get going. The fact that you are seeing bubbles is a good sign. Start feeding your starter every 8 hours. Keep me posted. ❤️🤗❤️
@@MarysNest You made me keep patience for long, and yuppieee this baby has doubled today. And I was just feeding it in a 12hrs gap. So thank you so much !! You are awesome human 🥰 and now with all your permission and blessings can I start baking with it? And keep the remaining in refrigerator?
@@MarysNest Hello, please let me know how to bake bread in cooker or OTG, because that's what I have. Dutch oven not available here. My starter is ready to be baked. Hope to see you soon 🙂
priyamohnot - Can you tell me what an OTG is. Thanks. ❤️😘❤️
@@MarysNest An OTG or an oven-toaster-griller is an electric oven that comes with heating rods. OTG converts electric energy into heat to create a high temperature at which the food bakes. It adds direct heat to food to cook it. I believe an OTG bakes better than a convection microwave but, at the same time, it cannot be used to heat/defreeze food. And that not a microwave oven!
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