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Mix flour and water
Add a little flour and water every 48 hours
Wait for bubbles to form
Wait for it to start expanding
Stir to aerate three times per day
Bubbles?
Feed it once per day(Remove half and stir in the same amount of flour and water paste)
Can it double in 12 hours or less?
Feed it at a 1:2:2 ratio
Feed it twice per day for a week
Put in in the fridge after it has doubled
Bake bread!
Yes No
Yes No
Can it double in 8 hours or less?
Yes
No
Stir to aerate three times per day (this includes feedings)
Why not try?
* In a hurry? Use pinapple juice instead of water * In a hurry? Use pinapple juice instead of water * For example, 50g starter, 100g water and 100g flour * For example, 50g starter, 100g water and 100g flour
Brag about it
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Feed it once per week
Can it double in 12 hours or less?
Yes No
Feed it once per day
* Ignore any bad smells. They will go away. Don't worry. * Ignore any bad smells. They will go away. Don't worry. Don't worry.Worrying inhibits yeast activity
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