Sourdough Starter - Day 8 🥖
Supplies:
1 glass jar
Paper towels
Spoon to mix
Ingredients:
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup room temperature filtered water
Directions so far…
Day 1
1. Start by adding flour & water to the jar & mix.
2. Seal the top, but not all the way. You can sit the lid on top without shutting it all the way, or take the middle section of the lid off & seal with a paper towel.
3. Wait 24 hours.
Day 2
4. If there are bubbles & growth, add 1/2 cup flour & 1/3 cup of room temperature filtered water. If there is not, mix it & let sit for another 24 hours.
Day 3
5. There should definitely be growth & bubbles now! Add 1/2 cup of flour & 1/3 cup of room temperature filtered water. Mix & let sit for another 24 hours.
Day 4
6. Mix & discard half
7. Add 1/2 cup all purpose flour & 1/3 cup of room temperature filtered water.
8. Mix & cover for another 24 hours
Day 5
9. Mix & discard half
10. Add 1/2 cup all purpose flour & 1/3 cup of room temperature filtered water
11. Mix & cover for another 24 hours
Day 6 - I switched to Bread Flour & feeding twice a day
12. Mix & discard half
13. Add 1/2 cup BREAD flour & 1/3 - 1/2 cup of room temperature filtered water
14. Mix & cover for another 12 hours
15. 12 hours later mix & discard half
16. Add 1/2 cup bread flour & 1/3 - 1/2 cup of room temperature filtered water
17. Mix & cover for another 12 hours
Day 7 & Day 8
18. Mix & discard half
19. Add 1/2 cup BREAD flour & 1/3 - 1/2 cup of room temperature filtered water
20. Mix & cover for another 12 hours
21. 12 hours later mix & discard half
22. Add 1/2 cup bread flour & 1/3 - 1/2 cup of room temperature filtered water
23. Mix & cover for another 12 hours
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As your sourdough starter progresses, maintaining the right feeding schedule is crucial. By Day 8, it's important to notice the consistency and the growth of your starter. If you see bubbles and it has doubled in size, you're on the right track! Switching to bread flour as you did is a great choice as it provides more gluten, enhancing the texture and flavor of your sourdough. Feeding your starter twice a day helps cultivate yeast, which is key for a healthy starter. Always ensure your water is at room temperature to avoid shocking the yeast. Consider logging your observations in a baking journal to track how your starter evolves over time; this will be invaluable for future baking projects. You might even want to experiment with different flours to see how they affect the flavor of your bread. A successful starter not only makes for tasty sourdough bread but can also lead to delightful bakery-style recipes. Engaging with the sourdough community, whether online or locally, can provide you with tips and tricks, along with a plethora of shared sourdough recipes. Don't hesitate to reach out and share your journey while learning from others! As you continue this process, remember patience is key—each starter develops uniquely based on its environment and care.
Sad my cousin told me the heat will rise and so does the sour dough but she said it will pretty quick