A sourdough starter lives on flour and water, and the water keeps the culture healthy. The chlorine-free water feeds the best starter.
The starter
The starter is a living culture of the yeast and the bacteria, fed with the water. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Bend, the feed is the routine.
The chlorine
Chlorine can inhibit the starter's activity, and the filtered water feeds it better. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Bend, the filtered water is the baker's choice.
The minerals
The minerals support the culture's health. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Bend, the normal water is fine once the chlorine is gone.
The temperature
The water temperature affects the fermentation speed. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Bend, the room-temperature water is the standard.
The routine
A regular feeding schedule keeps the starter strong. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Bend, the routine is the craft.
The discard
The discard bakes into the crackers and the pancakes, using the same good water. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Bend, the discard is the bonus.
The call
Feed the starter well. Call 888-217-3585 and Bend Plumbing Experts will match you with a Bend pro for a water test.
Plumbing in Bend: what to know
In Bend, rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Deschutes County — from Redmond, Prineville and Madras to ZIP codes like 97702, 97703, 97701 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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