I personally don’t weigh anything for my starter.. I just mix until super thick and this is the outcome ❤️ anyone else use this method lol? I usually use warm water, mix that with my starter and then add AP flour until my liking 🙂
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Signal-Designer151
I do! I go by consistency!
abu_hajarr
Idk how much error you should assume but assuming up to 25% error on an expected 100% hydration starter will put you up to a +/-5% hydration discrepancy. This is assuming 100g starter for every 500g flour recipe which is common. It could significantly impact the final product but probably not ruin it.
But if you’re consistent in your error you’re probably just used to it so it doesn’t matter
tararira1
I wish I could understand why some people are so against of measuring things with a scale. It’s so easy and makes things repeatable, I don’t see any downside
HailSaganPlantNative
If it works for you, great. I have to measure, though. I’m just not good at judging things consistently.
Simple-Chemical-9416
I’m the same way! I go by consistency. Even when making the bread I go by parts. 1/3/5 and if I feel it’s too dry or wet then I add what I feel is needed and a pour of salt. I did measure the first time but once I knew how it should feel I haven’t had to measure since and Have had no issues so far. Having to weigh everything every single time just seems over complicated for me, and that’s okay.
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I do! I go by consistency!
Idk how much error you should assume but assuming up to 25% error on an expected 100% hydration starter will put you up to a +/-5% hydration discrepancy. This is assuming 100g starter for every 500g flour recipe which is common. It could significantly impact the final product but probably not ruin it.
But if you’re consistent in your error you’re probably just used to it so it doesn’t matter
I wish I could understand why some people are so against of measuring things with a scale. It’s so easy and makes things repeatable, I don’t see any downside
If it works for you, great. I have to measure, though. I’m just not good at judging things consistently.
I’m the same way! I go by consistency. Even when making the bread I go by parts. 1/3/5 and if I feel it’s too dry or wet then I add what I feel is needed and a pour of salt. I did measure the first time but once I knew how it should feel I haven’t had to measure since and Have had no issues so far. Having to weigh everything every single time just seems over complicated for me, and that’s okay.