Now that you have created the perfect environment for your new friends (aka- the millions of microorganisms living in your starter 🤪😂), let’s test the starters to see if they are ready to use tomorrow when we make our bread! Below are 3 tests to try...(pictures show results of my starter tests)
1- Bubbles test: Do you see bubbles? Do you hear bubbles popping when you mix the starter or spoon it out when refreshing it? If yes, then try the next test...
2- Volume test: place rubber band on the line where the starter lays just after feeding. If the starter doubles in size in 4 hours, it may be ready to go. Try the next test...
3- Float test: when you are ready to feed your starter, but before mixing it up, place a dollop of your unmixed starter in a cup with warm water. If it floats, it’s ready to go!!!
NOTE: tomorrow evening you will start making your dough using bread flour, whole wheat flour and water. You will also need finely ground sea salt to flavor your bread the following day and rice flour to sprinkle on your basket before your loaf goes in. Happy baking!!