I've been experimenting with sourdough bread for the last couple months, and my whole family's loving it. However, I've run into a problem: I have too much starter. My starter production exceeds my baking needs.
I'm "feeding" the starter 1-2 times per week, depending upon how often I'm baking. Each time I'm feeding it 1 cup of flour and 2/3 cup of water . . . but my jar is filling up too fast, and I'm ending up pouring our some starter, which I hate. I've given some starter away, but that's not a permanent solution. I don't know enough people who want starter to keep that up.
So, here's my question: Is it okay to feed 1/2 a cup of flour and 1/3 cup water? Can I grow it at a slower rate?
I know that may be a foolish question, but I have a good, healthy starter going, and I don't want to jeopardize its health for the sake of 1/2 a cup of flour each week.