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This is a starter, which means some of this total mixture is stored in a jar and kept in the refrigerator for the next batch. Rumor has it that in 1898 at Hop, Alaska, a young prospector and his new bride set up house. Together they make a starter of “sourdough” which they kept alive all of their married life. After the death of his wife in 1944, Joe Richards continued to nurture and care for the sourdough starter. In 1945, shortly before his death, he gave a generous supply of his treasured sourdough to Ethel and Simeon Oliver.

The recipe below is from that original 1898 Hope starter. These pancakes are moist, tangy and tender, not fluffy. The University of Alaska claims: when the starter is somewhat orange in color it is still good, but when it turns green, throw it out. So make pancakes often and keep this starter alive!

The night before:

• 1 cup warm water
• 1 cup flour
• 3 tbsp of starter (obviously not the first time)

Mix in a bowl and let rise over night.

In the morning:

Remove a cup of starter and add to your jar in the refrigerator (or for the first time). To the remaining dough add:

• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 eggs

Pour and bake on the griddle. Makes enough for two hungry people.

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