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what happens if i forgot to feed my sourdough starter?
How do I feed a sourdough starter?How to Judge the Appropriate Feeding Schedule for Immature Sourdough StarterQuestion about new sourdough starter, specifically smellWhat is the rise / fall / feed cycle of a sourdough starter?What happens if I use my sourdough starter too soon?Make sourdough starter without discardingHow frequently should I feed my sourdough starter?Traveling with sourdough starterWhat does sourdough starter REALLY need?Why does my sourdough starter have in the top the liquid separated from the flour?
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is there something wrong that can happen, if i forgot to feed my sourdough starter? i kinda forgot to do it twice hehe but still appears a few bubbles in it,and previously it contained hooch which i discarded, also btw mine starter has a dense consistency because the whole grain flour i guess. so how should i feed it? i am using 5 tbsp of flour and 4 tbsp of tap water (previously rested for an hour or more to let the chlorine to fall to the bottom)
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is there something wrong that can happen, if i forgot to feed my sourdough starter? i kinda forgot to do it twice hehe but still appears a few bubbles in it,and previously it contained hooch which i discarded, also btw mine starter has a dense consistency because the whole grain flour i guess. so how should i feed it? i am using 5 tbsp of flour and 4 tbsp of tap water (previously rested for an hour or more to let the chlorine to fall to the bottom)
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is there something wrong that can happen, if i forgot to feed my sourdough starter? i kinda forgot to do it twice hehe but still appears a few bubbles in it,and previously it contained hooch which i discarded, also btw mine starter has a dense consistency because the whole grain flour i guess. so how should i feed it? i am using 5 tbsp of flour and 4 tbsp of tap water (previously rested for an hour or more to let the chlorine to fall to the bottom)
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is there something wrong that can happen, if i forgot to feed my sourdough starter? i kinda forgot to do it twice hehe but still appears a few bubbles in it,and previously it contained hooch which i discarded, also btw mine starter has a dense consistency because the whole grain flour i guess. so how should i feed it? i am using 5 tbsp of flour and 4 tbsp of tap water (previously rested for an hour or more to let the chlorine to fall to the bottom)
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Then feed it again
In my experience, any issues with sourdough, up to and including a surface layer of fungus, formaldehyde smell, and rotten dirty socks smell, can be fixed by simply feeding it. The worse the sourdough's condition is, the longer you have to feed it; if you don't have any of the above mentioned issues, two days consistent feeding should be fine.
Three notes:
- Usually I put in 2:1 volumetric flour to water.
- I have used whole grain wheat (and rye) before, with no difficulties. The consistency will be a bit different, but whole grains can sustain a good long term sourdough. In my experience, a sourdough "trained" exclusively on whole grains does a much better job on any bread recipe with bran in it; whether whole grain or added.
- If you are forgetful about a sourdough, consider putting it in the fridge. I put mine in the fridge and feed it once a week. You can miss a couple weeks, which will then cause the aforementioned smells, but it can be recovered in a few days of consistent feeding on the countertop.
answered 7 hours ago
kingledionkingledion
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and what do you mean with consistent feeding? no fungus has been find, smells like sour i dont know what its formaldehyde smell. previously it had hooch because i was adding the same volume of water and flour i think so.
– Michael Ben David
7 hours ago
@MichaelBenDavid Consistent feeding would be every day on the counter, or every week in the fridge.
– kingledion
7 hours ago
ok got it......
– Michael Ben David
6 hours ago
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Then feed it again
In my experience, any issues with sourdough, up to and including a surface layer of fungus, formaldehyde smell, and rotten dirty socks smell, can be fixed by simply feeding it. The worse the sourdough's condition is, the longer you have to feed it; if you don't have any of the above mentioned issues, two days consistent feeding should be fine.
Three notes:
- Usually I put in 2:1 volumetric flour to water.
- I have used whole grain wheat (and rye) before, with no difficulties. The consistency will be a bit different, but whole grains can sustain a good long term sourdough. In my experience, a sourdough "trained" exclusively on whole grains does a much better job on any bread recipe with bran in it; whether whole grain or added.
- If you are forgetful about a sourdough, consider putting it in the fridge. I put mine in the fridge and feed it once a week. You can miss a couple weeks, which will then cause the aforementioned smells, but it can be recovered in a few days of consistent feeding on the countertop.
answered 7 hours ago
kingledionkingledion
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and what do you mean with consistent feeding? no fungus has been find, smells like sour i dont know what its formaldehyde smell. previously it had hooch because i was adding the same volume of water and flour i think so.
– Michael Ben David
7 hours ago
@MichaelBenDavid Consistent feeding would be every day on the counter, or every week in the fridge.
– kingledion
7 hours ago
ok got it......
– Michael Ben David
6 hours ago
add a comment |
Then feed it again
In my experience, any issues with sourdough, up to and including a surface layer of fungus, formaldehyde smell, and rotten dirty socks smell, can be fixed by simply feeding it. The worse the sourdough's condition is, the longer you have to feed it; if you don't have any of the above mentioned issues, two days consistent feeding should be fine.
Three notes:
- Usually I put in 2:1 volumetric flour to water.
- I have used whole grain wheat (and rye) before, with no difficulties. The consistency will be a bit different, but whole grains can sustain a good long term sourdough. In my experience, a sourdough "trained" exclusively on whole grains does a much better job on any bread recipe with bran in it; whether whole grain or added.
- If you are forgetful about a sourdough, consider putting it in the fridge. I put mine in the fridge and feed it once a week. You can miss a couple weeks, which will then cause the aforementioned smells, but it can be recovered in a few days of consistent feeding on the countertop.
answered 7 hours ago
kingledionkingledion
7923 silver badges10 bronze badges
and what do you mean with consistent feeding? no fungus has been find, smells like sour i dont know what its formaldehyde smell. previously it had hooch because i was adding the same volume of water and flour i think so.
– Michael Ben David
7 hours ago
@MichaelBenDavid Consistent feeding would be every day on the counter, or every week in the fridge.
– kingledion
7 hours ago
ok got it......
– Michael Ben David
6 hours ago
add a comment |
Then feed it again
In my experience, any issues with sourdough, up to and including a surface layer of fungus, formaldehyde smell, and rotten dirty socks smell, can be fixed by simply feeding it. The worse the sourdough's condition is, the longer you have to feed it; if you don't have any of the above mentioned issues, two days consistent feeding should be fine.
Three notes:
- Usually I put in 2:1 volumetric flour to water.
- I have used whole grain wheat (and rye) before, with no difficulties. The consistency will be a bit different, but whole grains can sustain a good long term sourdough. In my experience, a sourdough "trained" exclusively on whole grains does a much better job on any bread recipe with bran in it; whether whole grain or added.
- If you are forgetful about a sourdough, consider putting it in the fridge. I put mine in the fridge and feed it once a week. You can miss a couple weeks, which will then cause the aforementioned smells, but it can be recovered in a few days of consistent feeding on the countertop.
answered 7 hours ago
kingledionkingledion
7923 silver badges10 bronze badges
Then feed it again
In my experience, any issues with sourdough, up to and including a surface layer of fungus, formaldehyde smell, and rotten dirty socks smell, can be fixed by simply feeding it. The worse the sourdough's condition is, the longer you have to feed it; if you don't have any of the above mentioned issues, two days consistent feeding should be fine.
Three notes:
- Usually I put in 2:1 volumetric flour to water.
- I have used whole grain wheat (and rye) before, with no difficulties. The consistency will be a bit different, but whole grains can sustain a good long term sourdough. In my experience, a sourdough "trained" exclusively on whole grains does a much better job on any bread recipe with bran in it; whether whole grain or added.
- If you are forgetful about a sourdough, consider putting it in the fridge. I put mine in the fridge and feed it once a week. You can miss a couple weeks, which will then cause the aforementioned smells, but it can be recovered in a few days of consistent feeding on the countertop.
answered 7 hours ago
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answered 7 hours ago
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answered 7 hours ago
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answered 7 hours ago
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and what do you mean with consistent feeding? no fungus has been find, smells like sour i dont know what its formaldehyde smell. previously it had hooch because i was adding the same volume of water and flour i think so.
– Michael Ben David
7 hours ago
@MichaelBenDavid Consistent feeding would be every day on the counter, or every week in the fridge.
– kingledion
7 hours ago
ok got it......
– Michael Ben David
6 hours ago
add a comment |
and what do you mean with consistent feeding? no fungus has been find, smells like sour i dont know what its formaldehyde smell. previously it had hooch because i was adding the same volume of water and flour i think so.
– Michael Ben David
7 hours ago
@MichaelBenDavid Consistent feeding would be every day on the counter, or every week in the fridge.
– kingledion
7 hours ago
ok got it......
– Michael Ben David
6 hours ago
and what do you mean with consistent feeding? no fungus has been find, smells like sour i dont know what its formaldehyde smell. previously it had hooch because i was adding the same volume of water and flour i think so.
– Michael Ben David
7 hours ago
and what do you mean with consistent feeding? no fungus has been find, smells like sour i dont know what its formaldehyde smell. previously it had hooch because i was adding the same volume of water and flour i think so.
– Michael Ben David
7 hours ago
@MichaelBenDavid Consistent feeding would be every day on the counter, or every week in the fridge.
– kingledion
7 hours ago
@MichaelBenDavid Consistent feeding would be every day on the counter, or every week in the fridge.
– kingledion
7 hours ago
ok got it......
– Michael Ben David
6 hours ago
ok got it......
– Michael Ben David
6 hours ago
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