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Sourdough Journey: UPDATE! Day 14

🗓 Day 14

🕤Time: 9:00 AM

👃Smell: Sweet, bready, little sour

🌡Temp: 64°F

🫧Bubble read: So Many Bubbles! Doubled in size!

💬Comments: To put my excitement into words is impossible! It's Day one of doubling in size! I can't wait til I can start saving my discard! I hate the waste. I read somewhere that once it doubles 3 consecutive days within 6 hours, then it is ready. it may not be super strong, but it is safe to make bread with!

The Starter was a bit cold this morning as it seemed to be left out of the microwave. No big deal, it still doubled! (spoiler alert for tomorrow's post- the Starter is already bubbling up and will likely be doubled again) I'm ecstatic and things seem to be going well. Keeping it warm and properly measuring seem to be whats working! woohoo! Im gonna have to find another jar for my discard soon...

#sourdoughjourney #sourdoughbeginner #sourdoughstarter #sourdough #letschat

2025/1/27 Edited to

As sourdough enthusiasts know, maintaining an active starter is essential for baking quality bread. On Day 14 of this journey, the starter exhibited robust bubbling and a pleasant sweet smell, indicating healthy fermentation. Temperature plays a crucial role in sourdough growth; maintaining a warm environment around 70°F can speed up the fermentation process. It's essential to feed the starter regularly with equal weights of flour and water to keep it vigorous. Many bakers recommend using a mix of whole grain flours in the feeding to boost enzyme activity and flavor. For beginners, one significant milestone is when the starter doubles in size consistently, which means it's ready for baking! Regularly observing your sourdough starter can teach valuable lessons about yeast activity and dough behavior. Experiment with different feeding schedules or refrigerator storage to extend your starter's life without daily maintenance. Many bakers even explore using the sourdough discard in recipes like pancakes or waffles, effectively minimizing waste and enhancing flavor in other meals. By incorporating these practices, you can fully embrace the art of sourdough baking and ensure your starter is always in top shape!

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