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The sourdough cult seems to thrive on faff. It doesn't have to be this way!
I got into sourdough as I missed Franco Manca pizzas. I admit I'm not doing the full bread baking experience. However I have made focaccia and some other little experiments.
I ordered this starter from Amazon
I keep it in a sealed jam jar in the fridge. Every couple of weeks I take it out and put it in a bowl. I add equal parts flour and water and leave it out for a couple of days. This is when I use it to make something. When I'm done I put an inch back in the jar a put it back in the fridge. My starter has stayed alive for four months so far this way.
The Franco Manca cookbook has a straightforward recipe for making pizza dough. Basically you make the dough the night before then leave it to rise.
I've also used the dough recipe to make focaccia. And adapted a sweet dough recipe I saw on TV to make a sort of sourdough brioche which was delicious.