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why my sourdough starter has in the top the liquid separated from the flour?
How to Judge the Appropriate Feeding Schedule for Immature Sourdough StarterWhy did my Sourdough starter stopped rising?Sourdough starter issuesHow frequently should I feed my sourdough starter?Why is my sourdough too sweet?Sourdough starter hydrationSourdough starter stopped growing, is it normal?Sourdough starter - Have I been doing it wrong?Not feeding sourdough starter enough?How long should I let my new sourdough starter ferment until I can use it?
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why my sourdough starter has in the top the liquid separated from the flour? after 2 days begining a new one, appears this liquid (water) on top of it, it appeared after i feed it the first time, to feed it i discarded half of starter and then i added 5 tbsp of flour and 5 tbsp of tap water to feed it and then after a few hours the next day appears like that. i dont think its ok, so i discarded that liquid, and then wait until to complete 24 hours to feed it again like that.
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why my sourdough starter has in the top the liquid separated from the flour? after 2 days begining a new one, appears this liquid (water) on top of it, it appeared after i feed it the first time, to feed it i discarded half of starter and then i added 5 tbsp of flour and 5 tbsp of tap water to feed it and then after a few hours the next day appears like that. i dont think its ok, so i discarded that liquid, and then wait until to complete 24 hours to feed it again like that.
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why my sourdough starter has in the top the liquid separated from the flour? after 2 days begining a new one, appears this liquid (water) on top of it, it appeared after i feed it the first time, to feed it i discarded half of starter and then i added 5 tbsp of flour and 5 tbsp of tap water to feed it and then after a few hours the next day appears like that. i dont think its ok, so i discarded that liquid, and then wait until to complete 24 hours to feed it again like that.
sourdough sourdough-starter
asked 8 hours ago
Michael Ben DavidMichael Ben David
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why my sourdough starter has in the top the liquid separated from the flour? after 2 days begining a new one, appears this liquid (water) on top of it, it appeared after i feed it the first time, to feed it i discarded half of starter and then i added 5 tbsp of flour and 5 tbsp of tap water to feed it and then after a few hours the next day appears like that. i dont think its ok, so i discarded that liquid, and then wait until to complete 24 hours to feed it again like that.
sourdough sourdough-starter
sourdough sourdough-starter
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That is referred to has "hooch" it is water and alcohol. It forms when the yeast has passed its peak activity. I've noticed that it corresponds with the increase of bacterial activity when the starter gets more sour.
The hooch will not form when you are feeding regularly. It is harmless and can be discarded or mixed back in.
Sourdough is a balancing act. Finding the feeding rate that will produce the lift and flavor you want. Slower feeding will make it more acidic and rise less. More frequent feeding will do the opposite. You can experiment to get a healthy starter with the flavor you like. When learning you should start with a proven recipe..
answered 8 hours ago
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so what should i do? i already discarded the "hooch", so my starter does still work? so i can feed it without worrying me? right now has completed 24 hours brw
– Michael Ben David
7 hours ago
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@MichaelBenDavid Yes, your starter is fine. Continue feeding it.
– Rob
4 hours ago
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Your starter is too wet. Add less water. It's supposed to be no more than equal weights, but you are doing equal volume. Water does not weigh the same as flour.
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That is referred to has "hooch" it is water and alcohol. It forms when the yeast has passed its peak activity. I've noticed that it corresponds with the increase of bacterial activity when the starter gets more sour.
The hooch will not form when you are feeding regularly. It is harmless and can be discarded or mixed back in.
Sourdough is a balancing act. Finding the feeding rate that will produce the lift and flavor you want. Slower feeding will make it more acidic and rise less. More frequent feeding will do the opposite. You can experiment to get a healthy starter with the flavor you like. When learning you should start with a proven recipe..
answered 8 hours ago
SobachatinaSobachatina
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so what should i do? i already discarded the "hooch", so my starter does still work? so i can feed it without worrying me? right now has completed 24 hours brw
– Michael Ben David
7 hours ago
2
@MichaelBenDavid Yes, your starter is fine. Continue feeding it.
– Rob
4 hours ago
add a comment |
That is referred to has "hooch" it is water and alcohol. It forms when the yeast has passed its peak activity. I've noticed that it corresponds with the increase of bacterial activity when the starter gets more sour.
The hooch will not form when you are feeding regularly. It is harmless and can be discarded or mixed back in.
Sourdough is a balancing act. Finding the feeding rate that will produce the lift and flavor you want. Slower feeding will make it more acidic and rise less. More frequent feeding will do the opposite. You can experiment to get a healthy starter with the flavor you like. When learning you should start with a proven recipe..
answered 8 hours ago
SobachatinaSobachatina
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so what should i do? i already discarded the "hooch", so my starter does still work? so i can feed it without worrying me? right now has completed 24 hours brw
– Michael Ben David
7 hours ago
2
@MichaelBenDavid Yes, your starter is fine. Continue feeding it.
– Rob
4 hours ago
add a comment |
That is referred to has "hooch" it is water and alcohol. It forms when the yeast has passed its peak activity. I've noticed that it corresponds with the increase of bacterial activity when the starter gets more sour.
The hooch will not form when you are feeding regularly. It is harmless and can be discarded or mixed back in.
Sourdough is a balancing act. Finding the feeding rate that will produce the lift and flavor you want. Slower feeding will make it more acidic and rise less. More frequent feeding will do the opposite. You can experiment to get a healthy starter with the flavor you like. When learning you should start with a proven recipe..
answered 8 hours ago
SobachatinaSobachatina
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That is referred to has "hooch" it is water and alcohol. It forms when the yeast has passed its peak activity. I've noticed that it corresponds with the increase of bacterial activity when the starter gets more sour.
The hooch will not form when you are feeding regularly. It is harmless and can be discarded or mixed back in.
Sourdough is a balancing act. Finding the feeding rate that will produce the lift and flavor you want. Slower feeding will make it more acidic and rise less. More frequent feeding will do the opposite. You can experiment to get a healthy starter with the flavor you like. When learning you should start with a proven recipe..
answered 8 hours ago
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so what should i do? i already discarded the "hooch", so my starter does still work? so i can feed it without worrying me? right now has completed 24 hours brw
– Michael Ben David
7 hours ago
2
@MichaelBenDavid Yes, your starter is fine. Continue feeding it.
– Rob
4 hours ago
add a comment |
so what should i do? i already discarded the "hooch", so my starter does still work? so i can feed it without worrying me? right now has completed 24 hours brw
– Michael Ben David
7 hours ago
2
@MichaelBenDavid Yes, your starter is fine. Continue feeding it.
– Rob
4 hours ago
so what should i do? i already discarded the "hooch", so my starter does still work? so i can feed it without worrying me? right now has completed 24 hours brw
– Michael Ben David
7 hours ago
so what should i do? i already discarded the "hooch", so my starter does still work? so i can feed it without worrying me? right now has completed 24 hours brw
– Michael Ben David
7 hours ago
2
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@MichaelBenDavid Yes, your starter is fine. Continue feeding it.
– Rob
4 hours ago
@MichaelBenDavid Yes, your starter is fine. Continue feeding it.
– Rob
4 hours ago
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Your starter is too wet. Add less water. It's supposed to be no more than equal weights, but you are doing equal volume. Water does not weigh the same as flour.
answered 2 hours ago
arisaris
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Your starter is too wet. Add less water. It's supposed to be no more than equal weights, but you are doing equal volume. Water does not weigh the same as flour.
answered 2 hours ago
arisaris
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Your starter is too wet. Add less water. It's supposed to be no more than equal weights, but you are doing equal volume. Water does not weigh the same as flour.
answered 2 hours ago
arisaris
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Your starter is too wet. Add less water. It's supposed to be no more than equal weights, but you are doing equal volume. Water does not weigh the same as flour.
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