Dehydrated Sourdough Starter Flakes 35g
Description
Kick start your Sourdough baking with our premium Dehydrated Sourdough Starter Flakes, designed for the easiest and quickest sourdough bread-making method.
Crafted from a robust, heirloom culture, these shelf-stable flakes are perfect for both novice and experienced bakers.
Simply rehydrate with warm water and flour, and within 24-48 hours, you’ll have a vigorous, bubbly starter ready to create tangy, artisan loaves.Â
Store conveniently in your pantry and enjoy consistent, delicious results every time. (note if not using regularly once activated leave in the fridge and feed/discard once per fortnight)
(Starter Container sold separately)
Instructions for re activating Dehydrated Sourdough Starter Flakes
Day 1.
8 am
Add 25g starter flakes to the jar with 50g warm water and mix together. Allow to sit and start to rehydrate starter.
12pm
Add 50g flour and mix together. Leave in warm place.
8pm
Mix 50g water and 50g flour to the mixture. Stir together and leave in warm place.
Day 2
8am
Discard all but 50g starter. Add 50g flour and 50g water to the starter and stir together. Leave in a warm place.
8pm
There should be bubbles in the starter and it will have risen. If not, do not worry! Remove all but 50g of the starter and feed again with 50g flour and 50g water.
Day 3
8am
Discard all but 50g starter and feed with 50g flour and 50g water. If the starter rises in the next 6-8 hours it will be ready to use. If not continue to remove and feed starter until you get a good rise.
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No Activity by Day 3: Ensure the environment is warm enough and the starter isn’t too runny. Add a pinch of sugar or honey, or try a 50:50 mix of white and whole wheat flour.
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Liquid on Top (Hooch): This is normal and indicates the starter is hungry. Stir it in and feed as scheduled. If mould appears, discard the batch and start over with fresh flakes, ensuring a clean jar and proper water.
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Crusty Surface: If the starter dries out (e.g., in a microwave with a light), use a looser cover and ensure the environment isn’t too dry. Stir well during feedings to rehydrate.
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Slow Rise: Feed twice daily and keep warm. If it’s still sluggish after 7 days, the starter may have been dehydrated improperly (e.g., too hot), reducing viability. Try a new batch of flakes.
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