The sourdough starter culture was developed by Andy Roark in the early 1990s with the intention of creating a yeast for use in creating sourdough bread. It was intended for the home chef who wished to add a bit more flavor to their bread products, but who did not want to use traditional yeast strains. Sour power is a natural product, so no special equipment is required, although some simple processes must be used to transform the yeast into a usable product.
When to Buy Sour Power Seeds Most people who wish to try Sour Power Seeds should buy them from a reputable online retailer. You will need to buy small amounts at first to determine if it is going to work for you. It’s recommended that those who are new to sourdough try a small amount of seeds, perhaps one or two tasters, to determine if this works for them. You may find that the sour taste in your mouth makes eating the bread very difficult. In this case, you should consider buying small quantities in order to avoid this problem. If you find that you do like the taste of sour power seeds, continue to buy small quantities over time, until you find that you like the taste and so you no longer have any trouble eating the bread.
How to Make Use of Sour Power Seeds After buying some of the seeds, you should make sure that you store them correctly. For starters, you need to ensure that you have a glass jar in which to store the seeds. Also, it is important that you make sure that you do not cover the jars until the flowering time has passed. The reason why you should keep them covered is to avoid the spores from moving around and creating an imbalance in the acidity level of your vinegar mixture, resulting in poor quality wine.
Strain out the seeds and place into a glass jar, which has been made with a tight fitting lids. Place another jar on top of this and then place this in your refrigerator. It is important that you remember to close all of the jars before you put the last few seeds in. The reason why you should do this is to create an environment in which the sour power can grow well. It is also advisable to place them into a dark cupboard away from sunlight. You should also buy seeds that are flowering time and not just in the ground.
Now it is time to let your seeds soak for a day or so. Most people do this once they have placed the jar in their fridge but it does depend on how many seeds you have. After the first day, allow the jars to soak for another two days. This is because during the first two days of flowering the acidity level in the jar will be at its lowest. If you strain during this time, it will take longer for the liquid to complete its journey to your bottle.
When the seeds finish soaking, place them in a sealable plastic bag and store them. If you are using a cooler or a bottle, you should crush them up prior to putting them in the refrigerator. It is important that if you store the seeds in the fridge they should be in a slightly chilled place as you do not want the sour power seeds to have a chance to contact and spread. Always remember to store them out of direct sunlight.
When the seeds are at their optimum growth stage it is important that you dry them. To do this, place them in a bowl, and pour some water into the bowl. Once the water has completely evaporated place the seeds in the air to dry. This should be done once every month during the growing season.
There are a few things that you should remember when using these sour power seeds. Always be sure to use the seeds as they are meant to be used. Do not harvest the seeds until they have finished soaking. If you store the seeds, make sure to store them in a cool dark place. This will help ensure that no harmful elements have a chance to contact the seeds.