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Foolproof Sourdough Starter
This recipe is for a 100% hydration sourdough starter, meaning that it is fed using equal weights of flour and water. Hoffman also notes that this recipe does contain a secret, albeit optional, ingredient: pineapple or orange juice. They note that the acid lowers the pH, which gives more predictable results by controlling the growth of certain bacteria.
Ingredients
  • 4¼ cups + ¾ teaspoon (609 grams) all-purpose, bread, whole wheat, rye, or spelt flour, divided
  • Water (spring or filtered is recommended)
  • subheading: Optional Ingredients:
  • ½ cup (118 grams) pineapple or orange juice
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