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Struggling with a weak sourdough starter? It is usually caused by a buildup of acidity.
In this groundbreaking video you will learn:
- How to identify a weak, acidic starter
- Understand the science behind starter acidity
- How to fix a weak, acidic starter
- How to maintain a healthy starter in the future
Weak, acidic sourdough starters cause all kinds of problems including:
- Slow rising time
- Gummy crumb
- Premature overproofing
- and more...
DOCUMENTS REFERENCED IN THIS VIDEO:
How to Strengthen and Deacidify a Weak Starter
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My Starter Smells Like Acetone
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The Science of the Peak-to-Peak Starter Strengthening Method
thesourdoughjourney.com/the-s...
PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO
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MORE INFO ON SOURDOUGH STARTERS
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CHAPTERS IN THIS VIDEO
0:00 Introduction
1:48 How to Identify a Weak Starter
5:40 Background Research
10:47 Disclaimer
12:04 What's Happening in the Jar?
13:45 How to Read Your Sourdough Starter
16:25 My Starter Smells Like Acetone
16:55 The Interplay of Yeast and Lactic Acid Bacteria
20:27 Two Common Misconceptions
22:23 The Barnyard Example
32:21 What Causes and Acidic Starter
34:13 How to Fix a Weak, Acidic Starter
34:51 The High Feeding Ratio Method
42:47 The Peak-to-Peak Method
47:30 The Many Uses of the Peak-to-Peak Method
48:40 The Science Behind the Peak-to-Peak Method
54:21 The Temperature Effect
56:56 Routine Starter Maintenance
59:40 Closing Thoughts