how to feed a sourdough starter - everything you need to know
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Sourdough baking isn’t an exact science as there is an art to it too. A sourdough start is a live culture of yeast and microbes you use to raise bread. It is called a starter, and this article will explain how to maintain your very own starter culture. Be warned - you’ll get hooked on the fantastic flavor and texture of homemade bread. Baking with sourdough is fun and rewarding. Once you get the routine down, it is pretty easy to maintain. Read on for the basics of feeding the sourdough starter.TRANSCRIPT
How to Feed a Sourdough Starter - Everything you need to know
Sourdough baking isn’t an exact science as there is an art to it too. A sourdough start is a live culture of yeast and microbes you use to raise bread. It is called a starter, and this article will explain how to maintain your very own starter culture. Be warned - you’ll get hooked on the fantastic flavor and texture of homemade bread. Baking with sourdough is fun and rewarding. Once you get the routine down, it is pretty easy to maintain. Read on for the basics of feeding the sourdough starter.
There are a few keys to success. You must find a warm spot (yeast likes 70°- 85° F) and cover it to keep it free of contaminants such as dust, bugs, hair, or other types of foreign substances. Feeding is a must - To create a strong culture, you feed it and let it sit. This means you let it sit in a warm spot to give it a chance for the good bacteria and yeast to grow, usually taking about 8-12 hours.
Essential to Successful Sourdough Starters
Can I make the dough using a Cold Refrigerated Start?
You need to wake up or activate your starter before using it after it has been refrigerated for best results. Most experts recommend feeding it at least three times after it has been refrigerated. However, a starter that has been fed a day or two before you take it out maybe vigorous enough to use a starter straight from the refrigerator. Give it a float test to make sure it's active
The best sign is how quickly the starter doubles after it is fed. If it doubles in under 6 hours, it will raise bread. Putting your starter in a clear container and marking it with a piece of tape or a rubber band is an easy way to monitor your starter.
How do you know when a Sourdough Starter is Mature Enough to Raise Bread?
Is it Better to Weigh or Measure the Ingredients When I Feed My Sourdough Starter?
We recommend weighing ingredients as it is more accurate than measuring. If you're off a little bit every time eventually your starter will be out of balance. But people have been keeping starts for hundreds of years and undoubtedly they all didn’t have a scale.
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