Sourdough Herb Crackers Update

 A while ago I wrote this:

http://feedmelikeyoumeanit.blogspot.com/2020/05/sourdough-discard-math-and-crackers.html

I've been refining my recipe since then.

Top points

• I make these crackers in small batches, both because that suits my sourdough discard rhythm and because smaller batches cook more evenly in my oven. Use bigger batches if you like.
• I use soaked flax seeds because they're delicious and they absorb my brine.
• Use whatever (sourdough) starter and whatever seasonings you like. But don't be shy about the salt unless you have a reason to be.
• Kimchi-brine crackers are fantastic.

Sourdough Opportunity

Don't call it "sourdough discard". Call it "sourdough opportunity".

Sourdough Starter Porridge

In the spirit of keeping it simple, here's another thing you can do with your extra sourdough starter.

Eat it!

(Well, more or less. Read on for the details.)

Echoes of the Bread-Beer Spectrum

Why did humans start growing wheat?

The "obvious" answer is "so that they could make bread". But that might not be the right answer--and it's certainly not the whole story.

Sourdough Discard, Math, and Crackers

Sourdough is trending in a big way:

Here are some thoughts that helped me get my head around the life cycle of sourdough starters.