How should I adapt recipes according to the amount of sourdough starter?
I use the starter irregularly, therefore the amount I take to make the dough changes every time: I work by taking a fixed amount of starter to feed further, and by using all the rest in the recipe.
However, even if the starter is fed with 100% hydration, the flour is consumed by the process: inevitably I won't have a 100% hydrated starter when I use it.
Last time I adapted the recipe (flour and water) by assuming 50% water and 50% flour in the starter, but I found out water was underestimated.
How should I adapt the recipes? or, what is the % of hydration in a starter, depending on its age since the last feeding?
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How much starter should I add to sourdough?
Let it metabolize the flour 4-8 hours before mixing up the bread dough. Use a 1/3 cup of starter (90 grams) for the bread, place the remaining back in the fridge, and feed in a week. For a more \u201csour\u201d flavor, use starter that has been in the fridge 4-6 days. Do not feed before using it.How does the amount of sourdough starter affect the bread?
As a general rule, the less sourdough starter you use, the slower your dough will ferment - resulting in a more sour flavored loaf. The more starter you use, the faster your dough will ferment - resulting in a less sour loaf.What is the best ratio of sourdough starter to flour?
A "100% hydration sourdough starter" means it's 1 part water and 1 part flour. In other words, for every gram of flour there's a corresponding gram of water, hence 100% of the flour is hydrated. This is the easiest starter to maintain since most recipes are written with a 1:1 ratio in mind.What happens if I put too much starter in my sourdough?
If you have too much starter compared to the additional flour and water you're adding, your hungry starter consumes all the nutrients and then it's not as bubbly. Treat your starter like you would any pet in your home.Understanding Sourdough Starter | feeding, ratios, leaven, when to use, what to feed
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