Starting my Sourdough Starter

Kiwibaker

Hi there I have just mixed the ingrediants for Day 1 of the starter and I know this is going to sound dumb but do you put the lid on the jar ?

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LeadDog 2015 November 26

Yes cover the ingrediants with a lid but don't seal the jar.  The starter when it is fermenting will make CO2 gas and it needs to escape somewhere.

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farinam 2015 November 27

Hello Kiwibaker,

Good news indeed.  However, do be aware that in the early stages things can be a bit variable so don't be dejected it things slow down or it makes funny smells for a day or so.  These are just signs that the biome is changing and different beasties are going through a phase that suits them to thrive.  In due course the symbiosis of the yeasts and bacteria that you want will prevail and you will end up with a nice acid culture that will be robust and stable for years to come.

Good luck with your projects.

Farinam

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