First timer here at a starter and have yet to make bread…. Is this considered doubling/is it ready??? This starter is 2 weeks old and takes nearly 12 hours to get this size…. Please help.
by rainamuck
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Jaded-Transition3099
It looks ready to rip
Risingsunsphere
Yes!
Due_Conversation3716
It’s ready for discard and I’d feed it again after or put it back to sleep in the fridge. I made English muffins with my discard and they turned out fabulous!
hawkenh
How do you keep your jars so clean???
SilverLabPuppies
Over 7 days old? yes Doubled 3 days in a row? Not yet.
galaxystarsmoon
Is this a 1:1 starter? 12 hours is too long if so.
MissZealous
I love the bands with the dates on it!!!
Substantial_Two963
It’s ready, are you?
yallabyebro
If it floats in water, it’s ready!
Harvest827
She looks ready for a nice, relaxing bath!
Ok-Donkey6800
Does a spoonful of it float? If it floats it’s ready lol
lucascatisakittercat
Also kinda looks ready for a spa treatment!
__3Username20__
Ladies! And! Gentlemen!!
……
lllllLLLLLLETS GET READY TO SOURDOOOOOOUGH!!!
CptPunkin
Doubling in 12 hours after a 1:1:1 feed? Not ready.
Once it’s doubling (or more) with a 1:1:1 feed in 4-6 hours, and does so for 3 or more days, then you can bake with it. Give it more time.
Do not use the float test as others have recommended. It’s a myth.
wingedducky
Excuse me. Where is his bonnet from?? I need
BigOlDrew
What is your feed ratio? I typically do:
20g levain
100g bread flour
20g rye or whole wheat or a mix
120g water
I mix this together at night and within 8-9 hours it has doubled or even tripled in size and is ready to use in the morning.
chills666
I have had the best results when the starter 1) has larger bubbles happening near the surface 2) the surface, at its peak, has a bit of a convex to it 3) consistently doubles in size within 4-5 hours of feeding
cms2227
I prefer mine to double in four hours for a healthy active starter
StormyBarnes89
It’s not, not ready. I say go for it and give it a go.
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It looks ready to rip
Yes!
It’s ready for discard and I’d feed it again after or put it back to sleep in the fridge. I made English muffins with my discard and they turned out fabulous!
How do you keep your jars so clean???
Over 7 days old? yes
Doubled 3 days in a row? Not yet.
Is this a 1:1 starter? 12 hours is too long if so.
I love the bands with the dates on it!!!
It’s ready, are you?
If it floats in water, it’s ready!
She looks ready for a nice, relaxing bath!
Does a spoonful of it float? If it floats it’s ready lol
Also kinda looks ready for a spa treatment!
Ladies! And! Gentlemen!!
……
lllllLLLLLLETS GET READY TO SOURDOOOOOOUGH!!!
Doubling in 12 hours after a 1:1:1 feed? Not ready.
Once it’s doubling (or more) with a 1:1:1 feed in 4-6 hours, and does so for 3 or more days, then you can bake with it. Give it more time.
Do not use the float test as others have recommended. It’s a myth.
Excuse me. Where is his bonnet from?? I need
What is your feed ratio? I typically do:
20g levain
100g bread flour
20g rye or whole wheat or a mix
120g water
I mix this together at night and within 8-9 hours it has doubled or even tripled in size and is ready to use in the morning.
I have had the best results when the starter 1) has larger bubbles happening near the surface 2) the surface, at its peak, has a bit of a convex to it 3) consistently doubles in size within 4-5 hours of feeding
I prefer mine to double in four hours for a healthy active starter
It’s not, not ready. I say go for it and give it a go.