How I Made My Starter

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Melissa has an excellent method, but I only fed mine once a day as the strength of the starter built.

Sourdough Starter the Easy Way that Actually Works with LESS Flour: https://youtu.be/1tkg69mFavo

I make use of a 100% hydration starter, 50/50 water to flour ratio by weight, I find it to work the best for me. 

Not having caraway seeds I substituted a little bit of organic thyme, oregano, and tarragon leaves getting a gentle bubbling the next day (organic for the natural bacteria). There was a distinct aromatic "flavor" to the young starter that soon dissipated over the first 5 days because of the discard. 

I use Anna's method to maintain my starter. Easy Sourdough Starter: No feedings, no discards - Our Gabled Home: https://youtu.be/POD2gRL799Q


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