In response to Andie Paysinger's inquiry re: cultures purchased from Ed
Wood, I purchased his San Francisco culture and baked this magnificent
bread for three or four years. It's a rather dense, heavy bread; too much
so for sandwiches, but makes superb toast. I received "World Sourdoughs
From Antiquity" as a birthday gift and thoroughly enjoyed it, in addition
to learning a great deal from it. It's great reading material for someone
interested in sourdough bread. I have baked southern sourdough for many
years, but it has a slight sweet taste and I tired of it. I still bake it
for my husband, both plain and cinnamon raisin. I have been considering
ordering another culture from Mr. Wood and would appreciate additional
comments from Andie regarding the cultures purchased. I am a relatively
new subscriber to the list and thoroughly enjoy it!
Joy Alexander
Swansea, SC