Potato Water Sourdough Starter (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Potato Water Sourdough Starter (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes with water. Cook over medium heat until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes, reserving water and using potatoes for another use. Cool the cooking liquid to lukewarm (110 degrees F).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the potato water, dry yeast, and sugar. Let sit until the yeast blooms and becomes foamy, about 5 minutes. (If the yeast does not bloom, discard the mixture and begin again with a new yeast.) Add the flour and stir vigorously to work air into the mixture. Cover with a towel let sit in a warm, draft-free place for 8 to 12 hours. (The mixture should become very bubbly.) Use immediately or cover loosely with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.
  3. Preserving the Starter: Each time you remove a portion of the starter for a recipe, reserve at least 1/4 cup and replace the amount you have taken out with equal amounts of flour and water.
  4. For example, if you remove 1 cup of starter, you must replace it with 1 cup of flour and 1 cup of warm water. Whisk these ingredients into the starter until blended but not completely smooth, cover loosely, and return to the refrigerator.
  5. Also, the starter must be maintained by feeding it every few days. Refresh by removing 1 cup of the starter (give to a friend or discard it) and adding 1 cup of flour and 1 cup of warm water. Whisk until blended but not smooth. Cover loosely and return to the refrigerator.
  6. If you plan to be away longer than a week, freeze the starter in a sterilized, airtight freezer container. Thaw the starter 2 days before you plan to bake with it. Refresh as indicated above with 1 cup each of flour and warm water. Cover and leave at room temperature 12 hours or overnight before using.
  7. CAUTION: Never keep your starter tightly closed! The gasses expelled by the yeast will build up pressure and may cause the container (such as a glass jar) to burst!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 479.46 Kcal (2007 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.67g 15%
Cholesterol 3.5mg 1%
Sodium 310.01mg 13%
Potassium 372.21mg 8%
Total Carbs 85.23g 28%
Sugars 4.32g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4.59g 18%
Protein 11.75g 24%
Vitamin C 12.3mg 20%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 104.5mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 84.62 Kcal (354 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.71g 15%
Cholesterol 0.62mg 1%
Sodium 54.71mg 13%
Potassium 65.69mg 8%
Total Carbs 15.04g 28%
Sugars 0.76g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 18%
Protein 2.07g 24%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 20%
Iron 0.1mg 4%
Calcium 18.4mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.6
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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