10-Minute Sourdough

As your starter ferments the flour, at some point (about 12 hours for the process described in this book) more fresh flour needs to be added so the microbes have a continued food source.

Once you decide you’re going to bake a loaf of bread, you’ll need to feed your starter 8–12 hours before you bake (if you’re using a wholegrain starter you’ll need to feed it at least 8 hours before; if you’re using a white starter, you’ll need to feed it at least 12 hours before). Take a look at your recipe, and if it calls for 150g of starter, fe