Part 1. - Understanding your sourdough starter - before you begin

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Before You Begin Your Sourdough Starter

Before you create your starter, it's crucial to understand the fundamentals. Think of it like preparing for a new baby—you’d want to know how to care for it before it arrives! This section provides essential information you need to know before starting your sourdough journey.

What You'll Learn:

• Understanding Your Starter: Before diving into the process, take the time to watch, read, and absorb this section. This foundational knowledge will set you up for success.
• Creating Your Starter: Learn the step-by-step process and how to determine when your starter is ready to use.
• Troubleshooting: What to do if you think your starter isn’t thriving, including recognising signs of a healthy starter and how to revive it if necessary.
• Starter Discard: Explore what to do with discard, ensuring nothing goes to waste.
• Sweet Starter Explanation: Understand the differences and benefits of a sweet starter.

Recommendation:

Only after thoroughly engaging with these lessons should you proceed to make your starter. Once your starter is established, feel free to experiment and adjust. We also have a dedicated section on various formulas, which we recommend exploring once you have a routine and have established a wholegrain starter—this is the best way to capture wild yeast and bacteria.

Estimated total time: 1 hour 50 mins.