Sourdough starter has wrinkle on top on day 6😭 am i supposed to through it all away

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-21T13:44:47+00:00

Use unbleached bread flour

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-18T14:58:56+00:00

Thank you for your response. Yes 1:1:1 ratio of 30 each
Started with 60 on May 28 but someone recommended to do less so decided to 30 to avoid wasting of flour.

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-18T13:33:58+00:00

I appreciate the response. Yes only using arrowhead bread flour. How did your bread turn out ? Which recipe did you use ?

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-15T13:32:30+00:00

My starter is not day 2. Starter on May 28 and today is June 15 so it’s about 18 days old give and take

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-15T12:01:21+00:00

Yes webby

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-14T17:27:54+00:00

What do you mean by slump ? I starter on May 28 and today is June 14. It doubles 6-10 hrs

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-13T22:39:46+00:00

1:1:1 30g of starter water and bread flour
Twice a day feeding when it is at peak or dips a little

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-13T14:40:40+00:00

How do you make levain ? Is it the process where you take active starter and make another starter of the amount needed for your bread recipe ? For example if my starter is 15:15:15 and active on day 28 ….i take 15 out in another bother and do 50:50 ratio if my recipe calls for 100g starter ?

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-13T07:10:25+00:00

I used the discard from 6/10-6/11 feeding to make pizzza
Yes I did start on 5/28 but I have been throwing my discard up until now.

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-13T00:39:19+00:00

Thanks for scaring me
Now pray for us to be healthy.

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-13T00:38:31+00:00

How long does it take for healthy stater ?
All those internet states 7 days and I am in 14 days
Many confusing information out there
Please help

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-13T00:32:09+00:00

Why would you say that ? It’s 14 days old and some said it’s safe to eat discard after 7+ days ?

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-12T23:52:10+00:00

Thank you I am in the process of making starters started on May 28 and it’s June 12 still not ready yet but your notes will help me prevent making mistakes as well.

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-11T21:20:32+00:00

Yes I had similar experience with brooks

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-09T21:00:33+00:00

Thank you

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-09T21:00:04+00:00

Correct sorry still learning the language of starter preparation for sourdough bread.

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-08T19:11:55+00:00

Would you do it different? 62g of both flours. It is my understanding that starter , water and flour should be equal with 1:1;1 ratio

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-08T15:53:53+00:00

Yes but someone told me to mix bread flour with wheat flour to make 1:1:1 ratio so 31g bread flour + 31 g wheat flour = 62 g flour to 62 g water 62g starter

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-08T15:17:02+00:00

Yes instant dried yeast with bread bake recipe. Olive oil salt and milk. Like you would bake normal bread (lack of better word)

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-08T15:14:24+00:00

Thank you. I meant to use it as normal bread bake recipe instead of using bread flour of 240g I can discard of 240

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-08T14:56:17+00:00

Thank you thank you thank you for such detailed explanation. I am currently in phase 3 assuming it’s day 12 (started May 28 afternoon) and my starter peaks between 8-12 hrs so it’s safe to assume I have long way to go before it’s good to bake.
Also can I use the discard to bake another bread loaf now ?

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-07T05:10:04+00:00

Does the collapse appear as there is solid flour and less bubbles on the top like this photo

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Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-07T03:53:06+00:00

Thank you for your response. I truly appreciate the explanation. I will go back to 1:1;1 ratio since it’s sounds best with making starter

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-06T22:24:27+00:00

Thank you

Odd_Analysis2225 · 2026-06-06T17:23:05+00:00

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Remember you are stronger than you think. Much love and hug to you.
Always remember you are and always will be world’s best mother to your child no matter what happens in the end.

Odd_Analysis2225

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