Tom wrote:
The link I was referring to is http://www.io.com/~sjohn/sour.htm

I just took a look. His recommendation to feed once a day is too
infrequent im(ns)ho. Twice a day is good. If you have a sluggish
starter, then feeding it 3 times a day, enough to triple it's size, is a
good way to kick start it back to health.

As to 1/2 cup of flour to 1/2 cup of water, that is too much water.
It's like being in the hospital and all they bring you is thin broth.
For 1/2 cup of water, I'd use 3/4 cup of flour. Some people would use
more, but for a beginner I think starter at this level is the easiest to
handle. When you get into thicker starters, they are harder to mix and
to use. When you get into thinner starters, they burn through their
food too fast.

Keep at it, you'll get there!
Mike


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