24-Hour Sourdough Starter

Category: Cooking | Date: December 2025

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Project Overview (Video)

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Day 1: Initial Mix

    Combine equal parts filtered water and organic whole wheat flour in a clean jar.

  2. Day 3-7: Feeding Schedule

    Establish a 1:1:1 feeding ratio, discarding half of the starter before adding new flour and water.

Technical Deep Dive

The ideal fermentation temperature is $75^\circ F$ to promote the growth of *Lactobacillus* over other wild yeasts. A lower hydration (70% vs 100%) produces a less sour, more consistent starter.