I hate when I do dumb things!

[hoovarmin]

That should be a sticky topic

[RonB]

We all do dumb things. At least it happened in close proximity to your wife so you can blame her...

[rickgregory]

Hmm... that likely won't kill all of the starter though. Much, yes. but unless your area heavily chlorinates, some should make it. If not... ouch.

[Skip]

I've killed off a starter (or 2) in my time. Sorry for your loss!

[LA Pork Butt]

Doing two things at once can do you in. At least that is true for most of us. I can think of a lot worst things that can happen doing two things at the same time.

[andy.wpg]

I had been busy for the last three weeks, and had been neglectful of my sourdough starter. It was a good starter, been going for a few months and had great flavour......

Notice I’m using the past tense?

Last night, I decided to mix the starter up well, and pour out all but a half cup, and feed it to revive it for some bread this morning.

My wife was letting out the dog, and we were chatting while I was pouring out the starter. After I had poured it out, I ran the tap to flush it down the drain.

Still talking to my wife, I then proceeded to run chlorinated tap water into the jar containing the remaining starter!

*sigh*

I suppose the new starter I got going this morning will be good to go in about a week. 🙁