@morgans.micro: I found this really helpful when I first started baking with sourdough… Sourdough Tip: The float test is like a quick readiness check for your starter. Drop a spoonful into a glass of water… if it floats, it’s packed with fermentation gases and (likely)⬇️ ready to bake! ➡️ But don’t rely on this test alone. A bubbly starter that has doubled in size is still the gold standard. 🍞 Save this for your next bake! 📌 #tipsandtricks #sourdough #SmallBusiness #naturallyfermented #microbakery
Chat GBT keeps telling me to discard it every single day it rises, but doesn’t double and I feel like it’s steering me in the wrong direction!!!
2026-08-10 18:50:04
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Megan :
So mine doubles in size and has lots of bubbles around and on top. But it still sinks. Does the float test actually tell you if it’s ready?
2026-08-08 16:54:10
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Kaylee_bug03 :
Here’s mine she doubles consistently within four hours of the feed. I’m pretty sure she’s ready, but I tried the loading test and she sunk
2026-08-25 00:19:24
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janettortegaa :
Is this active yet?
2026-07-31 16:22:32
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Jessica Hoggatt880 :
I’m on day 5 and it looks dead. No growth but it still has lots of bubbles. I discarded today for the first time. So we’ll see tomorrow..
2026-08-20 10:36:27
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Katie Baker :
my starter is almost a week, definitely bubbling a little but it has only rose on day 3 (doubled but assumed it was a false rise) and it smells gross, like musky. i have no idea how to tell if its even ready for a float test
2026-08-08 16:24:57
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Alyssa Megan :
This is the first time I’ve seen this! Thank you so much!!! I’m only on day 2 of my first starter!!!
2026-08-04 22:59:51
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titi world :
I’m on almost 2 weeks but no rise yet and some bubbles. I know it’s a process but can I still bake even though it’s never risen?
2026-08-13 21:17:32
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kens :
what kind of flower do i use??
2026-08-09 16:13:34
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Bailey :
Just started my first starter 4 days ago. Day 2 it’s doubled in size so I discarded half and have continued to feed it, now it doesn’t grow. What did I do wrong?
2026-08-05 02:21:16
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Mariv2025 :
This has been debunked
2026-08-04 17:26:49
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applesbananas :
Why does my dough get sticky during fermentation what am I doing wrong
2026-07-22 00:48:37
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Nature :
My starter I have had it for abt a week or more and it’s not like bubbling or anything what is happening?
2026-07-22 23:25:07
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MisterJanitorial :
Is this active yet?
2026-08-02 03:27:02
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Fallon | mumma of 3 :
Omg I’m trying now
2026-08-03 11:06:51
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Aubs :
Do you do the test before or after you feed it?
2026-07-23 17:00:47
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tatertot087 :
Thank you!!!
2026-07-23 13:47:56
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LuFe1189 :
My starter doubles in less than 6h but doesn’t flow, I don’t understand 🥲
2026-08-03 01:35:31
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callie :
OK, quick question I’m new to this. I’m on day two and it looks like it is active, but I am unsure. 😅 If I do this test and it floats, I could bake with it? Or do I keep feeding the starter?
2026-08-26 04:44:54
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Viola T :
It's not always accurate
2026-07-31 12:35:24
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Karle :
My starter is almost 3 weeks old. Goog bubbles, rises, smells like it’s supposed to. But never doubled in size😭 or not what i can see when I get home. When can i start baking????😭
2026-08-15 20:02:17
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와파_itsWafaa 🇧🇳 :
My starter has lots of bubbles but i just started 😅 so i just feed it the same ratio. Today is day 2
2026-08-04 00:30:50
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Rebekah :
What if my starter has little bubbles on the side and on top but hasn’t double in size. But it also passes the float test. Does that mean I can bake with it. ?
2026-07-25 00:31:17
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The_Elijah2🌿🍃 :
I read that the water test doesn’t actually work it just proves it has air in it but doesn’t actually indicate it strong active starter
2026-08-28 00:42:05
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TheSixthCrow :
there's always some new bullshit with sourdough man, I can't keep up 😭😂
2026-08-18 02:44:44
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