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Default How do I know my starter is bad

On 19/10/2014 2:08 PM, Andrés Hidalgo Acuña wrote:
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>> I've had occasion to think that mine has died but after discarding most
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>> of it, after 2-3 feedings, it has revived. I keep mine at ~60% hydration
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>> and sometimes leave it for 2 months before feeding it. The first feeding
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>> then might be a bit sluggish but the second is usually vigorous.
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>> It wouldn't take too long to start a new one. While you are building up
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>> the strength, add the discarded part to a yeast-raised dough to add flavour.
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>> Graham

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> Hi,
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> Thanks for replying
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> I've already completed three feedings and still no activity.
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> Cheers from Venezuela.
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> A.-
>

Then I think you must start again. Use whole-wheat flour with a little
rye flour to start with and then feed with white. Alternatively, send
for this, although it might be awkward for you in Venezuela:

http://carlsfriends.net/


Graham (in Canada)