First Loaves with the Sourdough Starter

This weekend's experiments with the sourdough starter were a success!

I made two small loaves, using just starter, water, flour, and a pinch of salt.

The first rise.

For the first rise, I left it in the oven overnight, with the light turned on. 

 The second rise.

I'd never kneaded dough by hand before... my dough typically is made in the bread-maker.  It was rather meditative and soothing.

Mmmmmm... so sour!

The crumb was a little overly moist, so perhaps I didn't cook it quite long enough.  But the density was great, the crust was perfect, and it was the sourest sourdough I'd ever had.  The first loaf didn't last 48 hours.  Tonight we're having pulled pork on a "bun" of 1/4th of a loaf, so I don't see the second loaf lasting too long either.

I'd definitely call this weekend's experiments a success.

I'll get some sourdough tortilla dough rising for tomorrow night... it's made out of starter, coconut oil, flour, and water.  I've never made tortillas before, so wish me luck!