How Soon After Feeding Sourdough Starter Can I Use It

my daily sourdough bread Natasha Krajnc

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Maintaining sourdough starter at cooler temperatures can mean that they may take longer to reach their peak.

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Once it has achieved a good rise, the starter will remain there for a couple hours, and then collapse.

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Different flour and levels of bacteria, followed by room temp and many other factors affect the rate at which sourdough starter rises.

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We cannot guarantee a solid time to use your sourdough starter, you’ll have to make this decision.

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Make it a habit to check your starter every 60 minutes after feeding.

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An active sourdough starter will have a thick consistency, bubbling on the surface.

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Natasha Krajnc

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