@brynn_ann: How to Strengthen a Sourdough Starter: Step-by-Step Tutorial If your starter is sluggish, taking a long time to rise or you’re baking dense, gummy bread…you need to strengthen your starter. ✨PEAK-TO-PEAK FEEDING METHOD CREATED BY: Tom at The Sourdough Journey STEP 1: INTRODUCE WHOLE GRAIN FLOUR Whole-grain flours contain more nutrients and naturally occurring enzymes. I’m using a 50/50 mix of unbleached bread flour and whole wheat flour. STEP 2: PEAK-TO-PEAK FEEDING Use whatever feeding ratio is working best for your starter. ⚖️ My Ratio: 1:5:4 4g starter: 20g Flour: 16g water STEP 3: WATCH FOR PEAK As your starter ferments, the yeast produces CO₂ and that creates bubbles which is what makes your starter to rise. Peak is when your starter reaches its highest point in the jar, just before it begins to fall. STEP 4: DISCARD + FEED AGAIN When your starter reaches peak, discard and feed it again. 📌 IMPORTANT: Do NOT discard and feed your starter before it peaks. That will dilute your yeast population + make your starter weaker. STEP 5: REPEAT Some starters may need 1-2 peak-to-peak feedings…some may need more. It’s different for everyone. 🫙 MAKING A BRAND NEW STARTER FROM SCRATCH: Stay consistent with daily feedings + keep it somewhere warm! It typically takes at least 10-14 days to establish a starter…sometimes longer. Once you’re seeing consistent rising (after feeding) for 2-3 days, you can start peak-to-peak feedings. You can start adding whole grain flour at any point. I hope this is helpful but let me know if you have any questions, I’m always happy to help 🫶💛 #sourdough #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughbread #sourdoughbaking #sourdoughtips

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