r/fermentation • u/hallipop • 12h ago

Barley Day 2 of sourdough starter

This is my first time starting a sourdough starter, I don't really like sourdough but I do like how universal the starter is and I also wanna prove that I can make one

I started off with way too much starter and wasted it unfortunately 😭, but I kept 64g to start off with.

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u/jelly_bean_gangbang Now arriving at the fermentation station! 12h ago

Good luck! What kind of flour are you using?

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u/hallipop 12h ago

🫣 please don't boo me but I only used all purpose. I saw so many different ways to start I just used all purpose

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u/jelly_bean_gangbang Now arriving at the fermentation station! 12h ago

It can work with all-purpose, it just takes more time and more diligence! It definitely doesn't have as much natural yeast as whole wheat flour, or as much protein as bread flour though. You might not notice any activity until day 8 or 10 even.

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u/hallipop 11h ago

Thanks for the heads up, I knew it was gonna take a while i just gotta make sure I don't forget about it

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u/jelly_bean_gangbang Now arriving at the fermentation station! 11h ago

Yes, especially if using all-purpose flour. It is less forgiving in terms of growing mold more quickly if you forget about it than if using whole wheat or bread flour.

u/ObsequiousConsist 12h ago

The jar's looking a little lonely in there with just that bit at the bottom, but that'll change fast once it gets going. I respect the "prove I can do it" motivation, that's how half my kitchen experiments start.

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u/hallipop 12h ago

Yeah that's what motivates me to step out of my comfort zone, also I think i don't like store bought sourdough so that's why I'm trying it

u/PsychologicalMind950 11h ago

Pro tip: if you take a little piece of sourdough bread and soak it in water for a day, then start a starter with that water.. it will be ready in a couple days instead of a week +