How To Jump Start Sourdough Starter. 5 1 part starter 5 parts flour 5 parts water. Jump to Sourdough Starter 101 Course Content If the essence of baking is patience the essence of cultivating a sourdough starter is patience squared.
This is a perfect use of your sourdough starter discard. Bring a few tablespoons of the hibernating starter to room temperature. Many recipes for sourdough products require you to bring the starter to room temperature and feed the yeast cells anywhere from an hour to a day in advance.
Rest uncovered for 2 to 2 ½ hours then cover and keep in a warm place 70 to 90 for 20 to 24 hours.
I recommend using a 122 ratio to feed your starter prior to going into the fridge. Adding a little sugar will help jump-start the yeast process because yeast feeds on sugar. Like a baby your starter wants to be cozy neither super-warm nor shiveringly cold. Heat your microwave for 1 minute to about 80F then place the bowl inside.
