{"product_id":"arva-sourdough-bread-starter-10-15g","title":"Arva Sourdough Bread Starter 10\/15g","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"article-title-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title-bar\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eArva Flour Mills Sourdough Starter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"article__entry-content entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eGetting Your Starter Started\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe First Day:\u003c\/strong\u003e In a glass jar, soak your dried starter in 2 tbsp (30g) warm water for 2–3 minutes. Then stir in 1 tbsp (8g) Arva Daisy Hard Unbleached Flour. Close the jar loosely and store at room temperature for 24 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond Day: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdd an additional 1 tbsp (8g) flour and 1 tbsp (15g) water to the jar. Mix and store for another 24 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Third Day: \u003c\/strong\u003eMix in 1 tbsp (8g) of flour and 1 tsp (5g) of water. In the next day or so you should start to see fermentation begin (growth and bubbles).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce fermentation begins (you will know because you will see bubbles forming, the mixture will look slightly puffed up, and it may have a mild tangy smell), discard half of the jar. Stir in 7 tbsp (100g) tepid water and 13 tbsp (100g) Daisy Unbleached Flour. In the next 12 hours it should produce a good sponge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue to feed the starter every 12 hours by discarding all but 1 tablespoon of starter and mixing in 7 tablespoons (100g) of room‑temperature water and 13 tablespoons (100g) of flour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the Starter Is Ready to Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your starter is ready for baking once it becomes strong and active. A ready starter will double in size within 4–6 hours after a feeding, show bubbles throughout, and have a mild tangy aroma. \u003cem\u003eThis usually happens after several 12‑hour feedings once fermentation has begun, typically around Day 5–7\u003c\/em\u003e. If it is slower, continue feeding every 12 hours until it becomes reliably active.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional Float Test: To check readiness, place a small spoonful of starter into a cup of water. If it floats, it is airy and ready to use. If it sinks, feed it again and test after the next 12‑hour rise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreasing the Amount of Starter: If your recipe requires more starter, simply add more flour and water in equal weights (1:1 ratio by weight) until you reach the amount needed. Allow it to become bubbly and active before using it in a recipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s next? Keep feeding. A consistently fed starter is a happy starter. You can also try mixing in some rye or whole wheat flour to create new flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I use it? Once your starter is growing consistently, choose a simple sourdough recipe to begin with. Results may vary at first, so keep practicing even if the first loaf is not perfect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStoring Your Starter in the Fridge: Once your starter is strong and growing consistently, feed it as usual and place it in the fridge for up to one week. Feed weekly if storing long‑term, or remove it from the fridge and feed every 12 hours for at least 3 days before using it to make bread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Avid Gourmet ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49169764876596,"sku":"ARSOUR","price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/3391\/5444\/files\/ARsourfrt.webp?v=1782215050","url":"https:\/\/avidgourmet.ca\/products\/arva-sourdough-bread-starter-10-15g","provider":"Avid Gourmet ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}